Ephesus Site Features

Thanks to its rich history, Ephesus boasts several impressive ancient structures. Sadly, the Temple of Artemis is not among them, after the wonder was destroyed sometime before 400 AD.

One of the main draws is the Library of Celsus. The glorious facade has been reconstructed, and when in use the archive could hold up to 12,000 scrolls. Another impressive sight is the amphitheater, which was perhaps the largest example in the Ancient world. At full capacity, the building could hold 25,000 spectators.

A smaller roofed theater, known as the Odeon, also survives. The structure was built in 150 AD and could hold an audience of approximately 1,500 people for plays or recitals. Several temples still survive at Ephesus, including the 2nd Century AD Temple of Hadrian and the 1st Century AD Temple of Sebastoi, which was dedicated to the emperors of the Flavian dynasty and is also known as the Temple of Domitian.