Ephesus was one of the seven cities addressed in the Book of Revelation, indicating that the church at Ephesus was strong. According to Eusebius of Caesarea, Saint Timothy, the companion of Saint …

Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia to which the Revelation to John was addressed. The Goths destroyed both city and temple in 262 ce, and neither ever recovered its former splendour.

Sep 2, 2009 · Ephesus is famous for its well-preserved ruins, as a Christian pilgrimage site, and as the former site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Ephesus was one of the few metropolises of the ancient world and it was Asia Minor’s financial, political and cultural capital. The relics found in excavations prove it was a glorious city in its time. Ephesus is …

Located within what was once the estuary of the River Kaystros, Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it …

May 17, 2021 · Ephesus, or ‘Efes’, was a vibrant classical city which now borders modern day Selçuk in Turkey. It represents some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the Mediterranean.

According to legend, Ephesus was founded by the Amazons and was named after the tribe’s queen. The Carians and Lelegians are said to be have been the city's first inhabitants.

Ephesus served as the capital city of Asia Minora neokros at least twice, was visited by Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Cleopatra, and became home to St Paul, St John, and …

May 12, 2025 · Home to monumental statues and one of the largest archaeological sites in Turkiye, the Ephesus ruins are a wonder to explore. See it all with our complete guide to visiting Ephesus, Turkiye.

Mar 4, 2021 · Once one of the most important port cities in Ancient Greece and Rome, Ephesus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a highlight of western Turkey.