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Step into the heart of one of the ancient world’s greatest cities. This definitive book traces the rise and transformation of Ephesus, from its early Ionian settlements beside the Aegean to its height as the Roman capital of Asia Minor.
Across twelve richly detailed chapters it explores the city’s evolution through geography, trade, architecture, religion, and politics. From the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, to the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the shifting tides of faith that shaped its identity, this volume presents a complete account of how Ephesus became a centre of power, learning, and belief.
Drawing on archaeological discoveries, inscriptions, and modern research, The Complete History of Ephesus reveals how a single city reflected the changing face of the Mediterranean world and why its ruins still speak so clearly today.
Step into the heart of one of the ancient world’s greatest cities. This definitive book traces the rise and transformation of Ephesus, from its early Ionian settlements beside the Aegean to its height as the Roman capital of Asia Minor.
Across twelve richly detailed chapters it explores the city’s evolution through geography, trade, architecture, religion, and politics. From the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, to the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the shifting tides of faith that shaped its identity, this volume presents a complete account of how Ephesus became a centre of power, learning, and belief.
Drawing on archaeological discoveries, inscriptions, and modern research, The Complete History of Ephesus reveals how a single city reflected the changing face of the Mediterranean world and why its ruins still speak so clearly today.