Throughout history, Ephesus thrived under various empires, including the Romans. Travelers can explore well-preserved Roman baths, reading rooms, and pagan temples within the ancient ruins.

If you're visiting Greece and its islands in the Aegean Sea, the ruins in Ephesus, Turkey, make a worthwhile side-trip. From the port of Kousadasi, it's about a half-hour to what was once a Roman ...

The magnificent ruins of Ephesus lie near the modern town of Selchuk ... though greatly diminished in number. The Roman persecution was particularly severe, and some turned away from the faith.

open image in gallery Ruins of a building in the ancient ... including the Persians and the Greeks. Then under the Roman Republic, Ephesus became recognised as a “free” city and a hotspot ...

Ephesus, one of the most iconic cities of antiquity, renowned for its rich commercial and cultural history, has unveiled new secrets thanks to a study that connects Roman mural art with trade routes ...