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Ephesus ( / ˈɛfɪsəs /; [1] [2] Greek: Ἔφεσος, translit. Éphesos; Turkish: Efes; may ultimately derive from Hittite: 𒀀𒉺𒊭, romanized: Apaša) was a city in Ancient Greece [3] [4] on the coast of Ionia, 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) southwest of present-day Selçuk in İzmir Province, Turkey.
- Wall circuit: 415 ha (1,030 acres), Occupied: 224 ha (550 acres)
- Ionia
- 10th century BC
The Rashidun Caliphate conquered the city from the Byzantines in the 7th century AD, and renamed it Amman. Throughout most of the Islamic era, the city alternated between periods of devastation and abandonment and periods of relative prosperity as the center of the Balqa region.
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Dec 10, 2023 · Just over four million people — mostly Jordanians as well as refugees from Syria, Palestine and Iraq — call this city home, creating a mosaic of cultures that can be found in its art,...
The Rashidun Caliphate conquered the city from the Byzantines in the 7th century AD, restored its ancient Semitic name and called it Amman. Throughout most of the Middle Ages, the city alternated between periods of devastation and abandonment and periods of relative prosperity as the center of the Balqa region.
Oct 3, 2017 · Novgorod prospered, and thanks to a wide degree of autonomy granted by leaders of Kieven Rus, the city was free to develop its own legislative systems; its leaders were elected and served...
Feb 18, 2021 · Citadel Hill: Also known as Jabal Al Q'ala, this hill was the center of an ancient city and is now the site of some of the only remaining ruins from that time in Amman. Roman Theater: This impressively large amphitheater was built by the Romans, and has the capacity for 6,000 people.
Alternative name: Mexico-Tenochtitlan: Location: Mexico City, Mexico: Region: Lake Texcoco, Valley of Mexico: Coordinates: History; Founded: Unclear date, declared 13 March 1325: Abandoned: Conquered in 1521: Periods: Late Postclassic: Cultures: Aztecs: Site notes
