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History of Ephesus Ancient City

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Early Period: Ephesus was founded by Amazons around 6000 BC
City was named Apasas, meaning Queen Bee in Hittite language
Second settlement founded by Androclus around 1050 BC
Classical Period: Became Ionian city ruled by Greeks for 500 years
Conquered by Lydian King Croesus in 6th century BC
Lysimachus moved city to current location in 295 BC
Temple of Artemis became one of Seven Wonders
Roman and Christian Era: Romans settled Ephesus in 129 BC, making it Asia Minor capital
Population reached 250,000 during Roman period
St. Paul spent at least two years preaching there
Christianity replaced Artemis worship after 263 AD
Later History: Harbor silting led to residents moving to Aysoluk Hill
Fell to Seljuks in 1090, then to Ottoman Empire in 1390
Now located in modern Selcuk district of İzmir Province
Open daily from 08:00 to 18:30, entrance fee 40 Euros