Ephesos – A Metropolis of the Ancient World and Modern Archaeological Project

For over 130 years, the Austrian Archaeological Institute of the OeAW has investigated Ephesos, a major UNESCO World Heritage Site in Türkiye. Excavations reveal 9,000 years of settlement history. An international team studies social, economic, and environmental aspects of ancient life. The poster session presents this project, focusing on Byzantine material culture, diet, vegetation, agriculture, and animal husbandry.