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Ancient City of Sebastopolis

Sulusaray, Tokat

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The ancient city of Sebastopolis lying beneath Sulusaray, where a Roman bath and a Byzantine church have been brought to light by excavations.

Safety warning

Entry to the excavation area without permission is not allowed; find out about visiting conditions in advance.

Its story

The site is known to have been settled since the Early Bronze Age; Sebastopolis was founded in the 1st century BC and attached to the province of Cappadocia in the time of Trajan. In work carried out after the rescue excavation of 1987, with Ondokuz Mayıs University as consultant, a Roman bath, a Byzantine church and inscriptions were uncovered. The site is an active excavation; visiting arrangements are limited.

Key facts

Period
Roman (founded 1st century BC), Byzantine
Excavation
Ongoing
Visit duration
30–45 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Photography
  • Quiet

Location

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39.99745, 36.08334

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tokat.ktb.gov.tr/TR-231603/antik-kentler.html | https://goturkiye.com/tokat/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/relation/16682466