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1. The ancient Greek city of Ephesus has so much to offer to tourists. It is currently located in the
Izmir Province in Turkey. The nearest town is Selcuk. Arzawan Empire made Euphesus its
capital during 10th
Century. The city became a major power and cultural hub during classical
Greek period. Roman Republic made its important center once they took over it in 129 BC. At
the peak of its glory, the city had population of around 56,000. This made it most populated city
after Alexandr is Troas and Sardis in the Asia Minor ruled by Romans. The famous Temple of
Artemis’s construction finished in 550 BC.
The city became known for it as it was included in the seven wonders of the Ancient period. The
Ephesus Excursions organized by various tourist agencies here include a visit to the Temple of
Artemis. The temple was invaded by Goths in 268 AD. Historians are not sure about the
reconstruction of this temple after the attack. During the rule of Constantine, the city experienced
major gentrification with new public baths and roads. Theodosius I carved edict of Thessalonica
and it also marked the final destruction of the temple 614 AD. St. John Chrysostom led mob was
responsible of the attack on temple.
In 614 AD, a massive earthquake hit the region and destroyed many important sites as well. The
Küçükmenderes River’s silt eventually jammed the harbor and that led to the decline of the city.
The Book of Revelation tells us about the Ephesus that it was the seat of one of the seven
churches of Asia. It is also a place where the Gospel of John was written. Ephesus Excursions
will show you many 5th
century Christian sites. Council of Ephesus, also known as Christian
Councils were very famous in past. The ruins of Ephesus are still major attractions among
tourists in modern times. The Adnan Menderes Airport has been crucial to attract international
stories here.

2. During Neolithic age, which came around 6000 BC, this region was inhabited by human
population for the first time. The excavations have shown the evidence of the settlements. The
Bronze Age settlements were also there. The Apasa was the capital of the independent Kingdom
of Arzawa in the Asia Minor. This region later became the Ephesus during the Greek rule. The
Ceramic pots obtained during the excavations of 1954 proved that those are from the Mycenaean
era. Those were found near by the St. John’s basilica. This was around 13th
century BC period
when Achaioi settled in the area.
Ionian colony of Ephesus was developed in the 10th
century BC on the Ayasuluk Hill.
Androklos, the prince of Athens founded the city after the death of King Kadros, his father. The
prince forced Lelegian and Carian people in the city to leave and formed city with his own
people. He managed to create the Ionian league by uniting twelve’s cities in the region. The
Hadrian temple in the city shows the sculpture of Androklos and his dog. Explore these corridors
of history in Ephesus.

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