Greeks, Romans and Christians in Ephesus (Turkey)

Ephesus is a former Greek and later Roman city and was one of the most important cities in Asia minor. Once it had an important harbour, but as it silted up its importance as a commercial center declined. It was the location of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is also said to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent the last years of her life and where John the Apostle wrote his Gospel.

Ephesus is since 2015 on the UNESCO World Heritage List.