Turks and Ephesians lived together

Contrary to general belief, the life in the ancient city of Ephesus did not end in the 7th century, claims leader of excavations, Sabine Ladstaetter The recent excavations in the ancient city of Ephesus, located in ?zmir, have revealed significant historical data, according to the statement by the head of excavations, Sabine Ladstaetter. Contrary to general belief the city was ruined during Turkish raids, the Ephesians and Turks actually lived together in the city for many years.

Dating back to the Neolithic Age, the ancient city of Ephesus had its heyday during the Hellenistic and Roman eras, as the Roman capital in Asia. 

Ladstaetter said history books recorded that life ended in Ephesus in the 7th century but a house unearthed to the south of the Virgin Mary Church showed that life continued in the city until the 14th century. 

She said that the excavations in the house were some of the biggest in 2015, adding, "We found a pretty large house south of the Virgin Mary Church, three years ago. This nearly 500-square meter house has a courtyard with marble and mosaic floors and rooms. We also found pieces of tools used in the production of wine and olive oil."

Ladstaetter said the house had similarities with the Yamaç Houses of the ancient city. "Considering the furniture in the house, we see that life was luxurious in this house. We found more than 3,000 coins, lots of valuable metal goods and hundreds of ceramic vases in the house. It is a really rich inventory," she said. 

Ladstaetter said they wanted to offer the house to visitors of Ephesus in the future, since it was located on a popular spot in the ancient city. 

"When the excavations are done next year, we will open this place to visitors....