- Ephesus - Wikipedia
Ephesus was one of the seven cities addressed in the Book of Revelation, indicating that the church at Ephesus was strong According to Eusebius of Caesarea, Saint Timothy, the companion of Saint Paul, was the first bishop of Ephesus
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Ephesus was one of the seven churches of Asia to which the Revelation to John was addressed The Goths destroyed both city and temple in 262 ce, and neither ever recovered its former splendour
- Ephesus - World History Encyclopedia
Ephesus is famous for its well-preserved ruins, as a Christian pilgrimage site, and as the former site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
- The ancient city of Ephesus - Visit Ephesus
Ephesus was one of the few metropolises of the ancient world and it was Asia Minor’s financial, political and cultural capital The relics found in excavations prove it was a glorious city in its time Ephesus is Anatolia’s largest ancient city in terms of areas that can be visited
- Ephesus - UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Located within what was once the estuary of the River Kaystros, Ephesus comprises successive Hellenistic and Roman settlements founded on new locations, which followed the coastline as it retreated westward
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Ephesus, or ‘Efes’, was a vibrant classical city which now borders modern day Selçuk in Turkey It represents some of the best preserved Greek and Roman ruins in the Mediterranean
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Ephesus served as the capital city of Asia Minora neokros at least twice, was visited by Alexander the Great, Julius Caesar, Mark Anthony, and Cleopatra, and became home to St Paul, St John, and Virgin Mary
- Ephesus, Turkey Ancient City Ruins in west Turkey
Ephesus is home to some of the most impressive landmarks in the ancient world, making it one of the best-preserved archaeological sites globally Here are some of the main highlights that will take you on a journey back in time
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