The Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, stood in the ancient city of Ephesus near the modern town of Selçuk in Turkey. Although the temple itself, dedicated to the goddess Artemis, does not have a specific food history, the city of Ephesus was a significant trade and cultural hub in the ancient world. The region's cuisine is deeply rooted in the Mediterranean and Aegean culinary traditions, with a rich history of using local herbs, vegetables, grains, and seafood.
Historically, the food in Ephesus would have been influenced by the confluence of civilizations, including Greek, Persian, Roman, and later Byzantine and Ottoman. Ingredients such as olive oil, figs, wine, and bread would have been staples, while Ephesus' proximity to the sea meant that seafood was likely a significant part of the diet for its inhabitants.
Address: Atatürk Mah, Uğur Mumcu Sevgi Yolu, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Famous Food: Menemen (Veg), İmam Bayıldı (Veg)
Address: 1042 Sokak No: 6, Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey
Famous Food: İzmir Köfte (Non-Veg), Karides Güveç (Non-Veg)
Address: Atatürk Mahallesi, St. Jean Cad. No:13, 35920 Selçuk/İzmir, Turkey
Famous Food: Tava Kalamar (Non-Veg), Zeytinyağlı Yaprak Sarma (Veg)
Address: Atatürk Mah., 1044. Sok., No: 7/ A, Selçuk, Turkey
Famous Food: Mücver (Veg), Baklava (Veg)
Address: Atatürk Mahallesi, 1018. Sokak, No: 19/A, Selçuk, İzmir, Turkey
Famous Food: Şiş Kebab (Non-Veg)