Fascinating Ancient City of Ephesus and its Ruins

The city of Ephesus was one of the largest and most important cities in the ancient Mediterranean world, lying on the western coast of Asia Minor (in modern day Turkey). It was one of the oldest settlements on the Aegean Sea, and later the provincial seat of Roman Government in Asia.
It was renowned for its splendid architecture, including the Temple of Artemis (550 BC), which was recognized as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World until it was destroyed during a Goth raid in 268 A.D. During the Byzantine era (395-1308), Emperor Constantine I rebuilt much of the city and erected new public baths.

Excavations of the site were conducted by British archaeologists in the 1860, and later by German and Austrian architects in the 1890s. Today, the Austrian Archaeological Institute still continues ongoing conservation and restoration of Ephesus.

A visit to Ancient Roman City of Ephesus to explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre are a mesmerizing experience.