Ephesus is an ancient Greek city located in the west of Anatolia in the Selçuk region of Izmir province. Founded in the 10th century BC in the region on the Aegean Sea, Ephesus was one of the 12 cities of the Ionian civilization in the classical Greek period. In 129 BC, the Roman Republic came under the rule. Ephesus, a magnificent city in its region, has an important place in terms of trade and culture. The second largest library in history is located in Ephesus. Remaining ruins are one of the most tourist-attracting places in Anatolia.