Heroon

Believed to be dedicated to Androclus, the mythical founder of Ephesus, the Heroon is an important monument dating from the 2nd century BC. This U-shaped, open-terraced Ionic structure stands on the left at the end of the Terrace Houses of Ephesus and at the end of Curetes Street. The building also served as a fountain, with water flowing into the central basin from the channel visible on its front.

In antiquity, heroa were generally monuments dedicated to prominent individuals or divine figures. The Heroon in Ephesus, dedicated to Androclus, is an important structure that highlights the historical and mythological background of the city.