Ephesus

With the arrival of autumn, cultural tourism across Türkiye is picking up pace, particularly in Istanbul-Ephesus-Cappadocia, which tourism representatives have dubbed the "Golden Triangle."

Archaeological excavations at Ayasuluk Hill, the first settlement of Ephesus in the Selçuk district of İzmir, have unearthed two different floor coverings from earlier periods on the southern cross arm of the St. Jean Church.

A large number of graves have also been discovered during the excavations around the church.

Archaeologists have unearthed the Koressos gate, one of the three main entrances to the ancient city of Ephesus, once a bustling trade and tourism site.

The find marks a major milestone in the excavation efforts within the ancient site, which lies within the borders of the western city of İzmir.

Giorgos Papandreou recently visited Kusadasi as a guest of Mayor Omer Gunel. During his visit, Mr. Papandreou, accompanied by his delegation, went to the Peace and Friendship Square, where he laid a carnation at the monument dedicated to the former Turkish Foreign Minister, Ismail Cem.

The ancient city of Ephesus in the Selçuk district of İzmir hosted some 130,000 people last week, becoming the most visited museum in Türkiye during the Eid holiday.

The Culture and Tourism Ministry has announced that the Ephesus Experience Museum, located in the ancient city of Ephesus and a UNESCO World Heritage Site has won the Mondo-Dr Awards.

The Night Museum project, which aims to bring together Türkiye's unique historical places and rich cultural heritage with visitors in a completely different atmosphere after sunset, has commenced in the ancient city of Ephesus in İzmir's Selçuk district, which welcomes thousands of people every year in the summer season.

Excavations at Claros Sanctuary have been the longest-running excavations ongoing under Ege University's Archaeology Department, says excavation head Associate Professor Onur Zunal, while shedding light on how Claros emerged as a prophecy center in the past.

The ancient city of Hierapolis, where lighting works continue, is preparing to host more tourists at night.

Culture and Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that they will start night museums in the ruins, including the ancient city of Hierapolis, soon.

The ancient city of Ephesus in the western province of İzmir, which sees an influx of tourists every year, welcomed approximately 2.2 million people in 2023, according to the data of the Ephesus Archaeological Museum.