Discoveries at Ephesus

A pivotal discovery at Ephesus, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites, was made by John Turtle Wood in 1869 when he uncovered a Greek inscription that pinpointed the long-lost Temple of Artemis. This breakthrough followed six years of meticulous excavations supported by the British Museum, which began after Wood abandoned his railway project in Turkey to focus on Ephesus. The temple, buried under layers of sand, required an exhaustive four-year excavation effort. The 1877 publication not only details these findings but also includes Greek and Latin inscriptions with translations, providing critical historical insights. Additionally, the work references ancient writings about the temple, enriching our understanding of this iconic site.

Wood, J. T. (2015). Discoveries at Ephesus. https://doi.org/10.1017/cbo9781316136621