Ephesus is an important archaeological site from the Ancient Greek and Roman periods. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is located here. Situated in the Aegean Region of Turkey, in the Selçuk district of İzmir, Ephesus has been inhabited since 6000 BCE and remained a significant city through the Roman period. Its peak was in the 1st century BCE. Ephesus was an important settlement for both Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. It played a crucial role as both a religious and commercial center, and it is famous for its remarkable structures such as the Temple of Artemis and the theater.
