The marble copy of the Ephesian Artemis statue (2nd century AD) captivates attention with the depiction of the goddess having multiple breasts symbolizing fertility. The art of sculpture particularly flourished around the Temple of Artemis. This temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, hosted works by renowned Greek sculptors such as Polykleitos, Pheidias, Kresilas, and Phradmon.

Figures of Amazon warrior women also held a significant place in the temple. According to ancient sources, a competition was held among five master sculptors to create the most beautiful Amazon statue, and Polykleitos' work was chosen as the winner by vote. This event illustrates that art in Ephesus was a matter of both prestige and competition.

The Ephesian Artemis cult statues are iconic works that blend Anatolian tradition with Greek aesthetics. Roman period copies have survived to this day and are exhibited in the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk. The statues located in the city streets, temples, and agoras transformed Ephesus into an open-air gallery.

The marble copy of the Ephesian Artemis statue (2nd century AD) captivates attention with the depiction of the goddess having multiple breasts symbolizing fertility. The art of sculpture particularly flourished around the Temple of Artemis. This temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, hosted works by renowned Greek sculptors such as Polykleitos, Pheidias, Kresilas, and Phradmon.

Figures of Amazon warrior women also held a significant place in the temple. According to ancient sources, a competition was held among five master sculptors to create the most beautiful Amazon statue, and Polykleitos' work was chosen as the winner by vote. This event illustrates that art in Ephesus was a matter of both prestige and competition.

The Ephesian Artemis cult statues are iconic works that blend Anatolian tradition with Greek aesthetics. Roman period copies have survived to this day and are exhibited in the Ephesus Museum in Selçuk. The statues located in the city streets, temples, and agoras transformed Ephesus into an open-air gallery.