Well-known from earliest times, Ephesus was established on the delta of what is now called the Lesser Menderes River.
The Ephesus Museum
Valuable items found at Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis are in this small museum. Although called the EPHESUS Museum, it is actually in Selcuk and is one of Turkey's premier collections with two famous statues of Goddess Artemis, marble portrait busts and beautiful statuary from the streets, fountains and altars. Also see gold, funerary items, coloured glassware, surgical instruments (including an arrow-head remover), children's toys and exquisite furniture like the "coffee" table supported by rearing, roaring panthers. Outdoors in the walled garden are restored Ottoman buildings with displays of old trades and businesses and a nomadic tent! The 400-year old hamam there is a hamam & folk museum - ask on arrival. Allow 1.5 hours.