About Ephesus

Ephesus Marbles

Ancient Ephesus Marbles It turned out that the blocks from the ancient marble quarry, located in the Kizilagac area at an altitude of 400 meters on the upper part of the Saglik Mountain, were transported to the city of Ephesus, which is the first city in history to be made of marble. The ancient marble […]

Selcuk Castle

Selcuk Castle

Selcuk Castle The Selcuk Castle is situated on a hill to the north of the church. It is a Byzantine structure, repaired during the Aydinogullari Emirate, which displays building techniques of various periods. The perimeter measures nearly 1.5 km. There are fifteen towers and a mosque dating from the 14th Century. The main entrance gate […]

Terrace Houses in Ephesus City

Terrace Houses

Terrace Houses Terrace Houses were the luxury apartment building of people who were propertied class in Ephesus, established on terraces on the slopes of Mount Bulbul. The houses were built in the peristyle, adjacent to each other, each consisting of two flats. Some of these houses date to the 1st century B.C. from the finds […]

Odeon – Ephesus Concerts Theatre

The Odeon - Ephesus Concert Theatre

The Odeon The Odeon was used by members of the City Council, wealthy and executive people of Ephesus and Curetes gathered for governmental discussions about the future of the city and also listened to musical concerts. The expenses of the structure were supported by P. Vedius Antonius and his wife Flavia Papiana, who were among […]