In 1858, Wood received a commission to design railway stations for the Smyrna and Aidin Railway in Turkey. Here he became interested in the remains of the temple of Artemis (Artemision) at Ephesus, which had completely disappeared from view about 500 years previously.
In 1858, Wood was commissioned to design railway stations for the Smyrna and Aidin Railway in Turkey. During this period, he became interested in the temple of Artemis (Artemision) at Ephesus, which had been hidden from sight about 500 years ago.