Ephesus was one of the biggest cities in the Roman Empire. But unlike other large cities that continued to be inhabited, Ephesus was abandoned, and today it’s only a ruin. So what were the causes of its decline? And eventual Death?
This 4th and final part in my history documentary series on Ephesus explores all the reasons for its demise, including natural disasters and attack, the slow dismantling of the city, and another slow and silent killer, which is probably the main factor that killed the city.
Written, edited and narrated by Jordan Amit:
https://jordanamit.com
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The majority of the reconstructions are by Balage Balogh of Archaeology Illustrated:
https://archaeologyillustrated.com
Watch all my other Ephesus videos in my series:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTn10uC5lIU&list=PLPFj319NxXRl12trW5Or0zV9dLrcKvvuT
0:00 - 0:35 - Introduction
0:36 - 2:05 - Historical and Geographical Context
2:06 - 2:41 - Disaster and Calamities
2:42 - 6:22 - Silting by the River
6:23 - 12:38 - Spoliation
12:39 - 15:06 - Conclusion
Check out other videos by Jordan Amit
Caesarea: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PUBzVup4nc
Lycian Civilization: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAmos7gsrUk
Ephesus 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTn10uC5lIU
Ephesus 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdEsJqW579o
Ephesus 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8OjwLOPZQc
Timgad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6plxHkOacE
Greek Temples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqh_i0TBs6E
Greek Temple Roofs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYtYb3Vb6jk
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