One Of The Seven Wonders Of The World is in İzmir Ephesus Ruins
Ephesus, the Anatolian capital of antiquity, is a magnificent metropolis. This mega ancient city, whose unique architectural works have been standing for thousands of years, has also entered the World Heritage List. The fact that the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, based on the Anatolian mother goddess (Kybele) tradition, is also in Ephesus increases its importance. In Ephesus Ruins, especially Hellenistic and Roman; There are symbols of high-level urbanization, architecture and religious history belonging to different civilizations.
A Polıtıcal and Commercıal Center
Starting from prehistory, Ephesus has been inhabited continuously throughout the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine (Eastern Roman), Principalities and Ottoman Periods and has always been a political and commercial center. B.C. Ephesus, which has played an important role in science, culture and art throughout its history dating back to 7000 years, is one of the most important metropolises of the ancient world. It was the principal gateway between East and West (Asia and Europe) and an important port city. It continued to develop without losing this position.
The history of excavations in the ancient city, which hosts an average of 1.5 million visitors a year, is approaching 125 years. Ephesus, which has not yet been fully uncovered, continues to add new dimensions to Anatolian archeology.
Celcus Lıbrary, Ancıent Theater and More
Three kilometers apart; It has two doors called "down" and "up". The most famous ruin identified with the Ephesus Archaeological Site is the "Celcus Library", which amazes with its enormous columns. M.S. This library, which is dated to the 2nd century, is one of the most important libraries of the ancient era, after Alexandria and Pergamon. Hadrian's Gate and Hadrian's Temple on Curetes Street, built in the name of Emperor Hadrian, are among the remarkable structures. Artemision, one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient World, a large theater with a seating capacity of approximately 25 thousand people, a stadium, commercial and state agoras, the Prytaneum containing the Temple of Hestia (the city's sacred fire), an odeon (assembly and concert hall) for approximately 1800 people, and the ancient port. other necessary remains.
Yamaçevler within the boundaries of Ruins has its own separate entrance. Hz. The Church of Mary, where the Ecumenical Council took place in 431, where Mary was accepted and declared as the mother of Jesus, should also be seen.
