The Temple of Artemis"Ephesus was unlike any other place I have visited." [1] This spectacular ancient city, of which only the ruins remain to remind us of its magnificence, remains highly appreciated today. Although I haven't been able to visit the landmark yet, I am fascinated by its intricate details and beautiful essence. Located in the western part of Türkiye, the ruins reveal an ancient history to those who ask. The story behind the settlement of Ephesus dates back to the year 10 BC The story behind Ephesus tells of the son of Athens-Kodros, Androclus, who was ordered by an oracle to kill a boar, which he supposedly encountered after the fish he was preparing fell to Earth. When the fish fell to the ground, it frightened a wild boar that was hiding in the bushes nearby. While Androclus was trying to capture and kill the boar, he came across the land he later founded as Ephesus. As the first king of Ephesus, Androclus was honored, after his death in the War of Carinas, with a mausoleum. The mausoleum is expected to be located around the area of ​​Ephesus known as "The Gate of Magnesia". The city of Ephesus is located between two valleys and its location has helped the city protect it and beauty. The city is well known as once being a place where thousands of people gathered. It served as a market, place of entertainment, and place of study [3]Location of Ephesus, TurkeyEphesus is a place of great importance due to the numerous influential structures. One of those influential structures within the ruins of Ephesus is the Temple of Artemis. Not only did it serve as a place of worship for the goddess Artemis, but it also served as a market. The last temple was built around the year 323 BC is mu...... half of paper ......much more destruction, the Temple of Artemis is still a wonderful site.Remains of the Temple of Artemis Over For centuries, Ephesus has been ruled by some of the most important empires such as the Greek, Persian, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Through wars, destruction and multiple changes of ownership, the city has always been one of the most vibrant metropolises of its time. Due to the seaport located in Ephesus, the city engaged in trade and manufacturing. The Temple of Artemis is, for me, the most important and significant building in the city because it served as a religious symbol and greatly influenced the people of that time. Because of this, many people who opposed the building's importance contributed to its downfall. Even if little remains of the building, it still remains a piece of history and art that can never be lost.Quotes: