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Hall of Ephesian Artemis
The museum’s large Artemis statues preserve the distinctive Ephesian image of the goddess: rigid frontal pose, elaborate headdress, animals, bees and densely layered symbols. They make the vanished Artemision easier to understand.
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Terrace House finds
Frescoes, mosaics, sculpture, furniture elements, ivory, glass and objects of daily life continue the story begun inside the Terrace Houses. The displays show how the rooms were inhabited, decorated and remembered.
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Imperial cult and Roman portraits
Portraits of emperors, philosophers and prominent individuals reveal how identity and power were communicated in public and private settings. Marcus Aurelius and the celebrated head of Socrates are among the museum’s recognizable works.
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Eros, fountains and city life
The bronze Eros riding a dolphin once functioned within a fountain composition. Objects like this reconnect the dry archaeological remains with the water, color and movement of ancient streets.
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Coins, burials and long chronology
Coins, jewelry and burial finds extend the museum beyond the Roman monumental city. The collections span multiple periods from the region and help visitors see Ephesus as a long-lived settlement rather than one imperial snapshot.
