Archaeological Sites
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus
A lost Wonder · Ephesus, Turkey
UnsolvedThe prize. Treasure of a Wonder of the World
Where. Ephesus, Turkey
Status. Unsolved
Where. Ephesus, Turkey
Status. Unsolved
The account
The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus was one of the Seven Wonders, heaped with treasure by kings and pilgrims; burned, rebuilt, and finally lost, only fragments remain above the marsh.
Leads, where the trail points now
- Pin down the most specific last-known position in the record before going; the search centers on Ephesus, Turkey.
- What you are chasing is Treasure of a Wonder of the World. Work the documented record of The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus back to primary sources and separate what is attested from folklore.
- Confirm who owns and governs Ephesus, Turkey and get written permission before any search; treat protected or archaeological ground as off limits.
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