The geographical structure of Ephesus excellently illustrates the bond nature established with culture. In ancient times, the port opening to the sea gradually filled with silt carried by the Küçük Menderes River, leaving behind vast plains. This process showcases the balance between the man-made port structures and the slow yet continuous movement of nature. The surrounding limestone hills provided building materials and shaped the city's landscape. Today, a visitor walking on these hills can read both the archaeological remnants and the traces of nature spanning thousands of years simultaneously.