Ephesus, situated within the borders of Aydın province, is one of the significant cities of ancient times. This ancient city, listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is known as an important trading center during the Hellenistic and Roman periods. Founded around the 300s BC by Lysimakhos, one of Alexander the Great's generals, this ancient city is renowned for its notable structures such as the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus.