The location of the Koressos Gate, one of the three major known gates of the ancient city of Ephesus, has been determined, and excavation work has begun. Excavation and restoration works at Ephesus have been ongoing for 161 years. The budget, team, and technical equipment support of the Ministry of Tourism and Culture of the Republic of Turkey has accelerated the excavation and restoration works.
There were three important gates in Ephesus. Koressos Gate is the third-biggest gate. The others are Magnesia and harbor gates. Archaeologists from Dokuz Eylül University Archaeology Department and the Austrian Archaeological Institute are continuing the excavations and restoration of the newly discovered Kressos Gate.
Koressos Gate, the mysterious and newly discovered gate of Ephesus, is expected to be opened to tourists in the future. The gates of Ephesus brought together the most advanced architectural techniques and artistic elements of the period. These gates, usually built of marble, were decorated with reliefs, sculptures, and inscriptions.
The Koressos gate had several features and significance;
- As part of the city walls, it provided protection against enemy attacks.
- It facilitated economic activities by providing access to the trade areas of the city of Ephesus.
- The gates were used as the starting point of significant ceremonies and celebrations. Especially Koressos gate was used by the processions going to the Temple of Artemis.
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