The Ephesus Antic City is a complete Roman City only 1 hour drive from Izmir with baths, library, theater, gymnasium, temples and fountains. Founded by the Carians, Ephesus was one of the 12 Ionian Cities. It was conquered by Alexander the Great at 335 BC and prospered during the Hellenistic period. It passed to Roman Empire in 133 BC and became the capital of Asia Minor (province of Asia). Ephesus lies only 10 km to Selcuk and only 20 km to Kusadasi. This huge Roman site, one of the best preserved ancient cities in the world will take a whole day to see every part in detail.
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