Prytaneion (Town Hall)

Statues of gods and emperors were lined up around the hall of the Prytaneion. Six Doric columns, re-erected during restoration work, bear the names of the priests who served in the Prytaneion as well as some religious texts. The building was first constructed in the reign of Lysimachus in the 3rd century BC, but most of the remains visible today date from the 1st century AD.

The Artemis Statues and Cult Rules

The marble statues of Artemis now on display in the Ephesus Museum were buried here in accordance with cult rules after a devastating earthquake in the 4th century AD. These statues are important works that reflect the religious and cultural richness of Ephesus.

Annexes and Guest Houses

The buildings next to the Prytaneion were reserved for the city's official guests and played an important role in the social and administrative life of Ephesus.