🏛️ Arzus-Hadrianoupolis
Ruined Roman city in northwestern Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Tekirdağ Province, northwestern Türkiye, near the Sea of Marmara
- Founded or refounded under Roman Emperor Hadrian (117–138 CE)
- Remains consist of scattered architectural fragments and foundations
- Accessible but largely unexcavated; minimal on-site infrastructure
Arzus-Hadrianoupolis was a Roman settlement established in the Bithynian region of northwestern Anatolia during the 2nd century CE. The site takes its name from the Roman emperor Hadrian, whose reign saw significant urban expansion across the eastern provinces. Today, the ruins consist of modest remnants of walls, structures, and ceramic debris scattered across agricultural land, with limited archaeological development or formal site management ...