When you go to Izmir, Türkiye, don’t miss Ephesus.

If you have the opportunity to visit Turkey and Izmir in this life, Ephesus is definitely a stop you cannot miss. This ancient and mysterious city carries thousands of years of history and civilization. Every inch of brick and stone exudes fascinating charm, attracting countless tourists to come and unveil its mysterious veil. Ephesus is located in the south of Izmir, the third largest city in Turkey. Its name has left a deep impression in the New Testament of the Bible, which alone makes it more sacred. This ancient city is one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world and is also the largest Greek and Roman ancient city currently. Westerners often compare it to Pompeii in Turkey, and such an analogy is enough to prove its important position in the field of history and culture. In the ancient Greek and Roman periods, Ephesus was one of the five largest cities in the Roman Empire. It was extremely prosperous at that time. Walking in the ancient city, it seems as if time has gone back. You can see the remains of some shops and even clearly make out the wheel marks of the carriages of that time. These ancient traces all tell of the glory of the past. At that time, there were people coming and going here, the hawkers' cries and the rumble of horse-drawn carriages intertwined together, creating a lively market scene. The most famous attractions in the ancient city of Ephesus are the Temple of Artemis, the library and the market. The Temple of Artemis is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Although only some broken walls and ruins remain today, when you stand in front of its ruins, you can still feel the shocking power. Imagine, thousands of years ago, this magnificent temple stood on this land, the white marble gleamed in the sun, and believers came to worship with pious hearts. What a solemn scene it was. Today, although the temple has gone through vicissitudes, its charm has not diminished at all, and every stone seems to be telling tourists those ancient legends. The library is also a highlight of Ephesus. This building once housed a rich collection of books, and although the books are no longer there, the exterior of the building is still well preserved. The exquisite carvings and unique architectural style all demonstrate the ancient people's outstanding wisdom and superb craftsmanship. When you walk into the library, you can seem to hear the discussions of scholars back then and feel the strong academic atmosphere. The market is a concentrated reflection of the life atmosphere of the ancient city. This used to be a place where people traded and socialized. Although it is no longer prosperous today, one can still imagine the bustling scene of the past from the architectural ruins. There is a wide variety of goods on display, people are bargaining here, and laughter echoes throughout the market. Walking through the ruins of Ephesus, scenes from thousands of years ago kept emerging in my mind. The broken walls and ruins silently tell of the past glory, which makes people feel shocked and sigh. The wheel of history rolls forward, and the former prosperity has now turned to dust, but the cultural heritage left by Ephesus will never be erased by time. If you long for a journey through time and space to feel the weight and vicissitudes of history, then Ephesus is definitely your best choice. Come here, have a dialogue with the ancient civilization, and let your soul be baptized in the long river of history.