Studies conducted in the surrounding excavation sites of Ephesus have revealed new findings that date back to around 8200 BC. It is believed that there was a settlement in Ephesus, known as Apasas, within the Arzawa Kingdom during the Hittite period. To fully explore Ephesus, curious travelers need to allocate more time as tracing the footsteps of Ephesus, which has a history of ten thousand years, can exceed a few days.
Archaeological sites in Ephesus, such as the Castle located on Ayasuluk Hill in the Selçuk district, structures like St. John’s Church, and the İsa Bey Mosque from the Seljuq period, offer glimpses into the history of Ephesus spanning from the Neolithic period to the Roman, Eastern Roman (Byzantine), and Ottoman Empires.
