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An extraordinary Early Medieval grave in the Artemision at Ephesos has now been re-examined by researchers from the Austrian Academy of Sciences: two infants who died perinatally, possibly twins, were found in a disused latrine channel of the Roman Odeion.

In May and June, the Austrian excavation team carried out geophysical surveys to the north of the Temple of Artemis within the sacred precinct. These surveys have revealed previously hidden structures beneath the ground. They demonstrate that the sacred precinct was also a space of economic, social and everyday life. The research focuses on the question of what activities took place beyond the monumental temple within the area protected by the goddess, and who worked and live

We were delighted to welcome so many members and prospective members of the Society of the Friends of Ephesos to our annual general meeting on 18 November 2025 at the Haus der Industrie in the Vienna city centre.

To mark the anniversary of Austrian research in Ephesos, the Austrian Broadcasting Company (ORF) has put together a special programme series. Here you will find a list of all the programmes available to listen to and watch. You can still listen to or watch the following programmes focusing on Ephesos (in German): ​ Radio Ö1 | Science Arena (1.7.2025) Das Langzeitexperiment. 130 Jahre österreichische Grabung in Ephesos ​ Ö1 | Dimensionen (10.7.2025) Siebenschläfer, Lithium, Ep