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A basilica in the harbor district
The church occupies part of an earlier Roman building complex near the ancient harbor. Its long history includes rebuilding and liturgical change, making it more than a single-date monument.
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Why it is called the Double Church
Architectural phases created adjoining worship spaces that encouraged the later name Double Church. A guide can use the plan to explain how Christian buildings adapted older urban fabric.
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The council connection
Tradition associates the basilica with the Council of 431. The location is essential for Christian history, but exact rooms and sequences should not be reconstructed beyond the evidence.
Sources and further reading
We prioritize official site authorities, excavation teams, universities, peer-reviewed research and established museum collections.
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Church of Mary and Biblical Ephesus walk
How this story connects to your day
Related destination: Ephesus Ancient City. Choose only the places that matter to you, or ask our Kuşadası team whether this story works best on the same day or a second day.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Church of Mary inside Ephesus?
Yes. It stands in the lower city near the ancient harbor district.
Can it be included in every Ephesus walk?
Access and route conditions vary; ask your guide to include it when Christian history is a priority.