🏛️ Castabala-Nicopolis
Ruined Roman city in southern Cilicia, central Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Adana Province, Cilicia region of southern Türkiye
- Founded as a Hellenistic settlement; expanded significantly under Roman rule
- Named Nicopolis by Roman emperors; retained Castabala as local designation
- Site contains remains of temples, fortifications, and residential structures from 2nd–5th centuries CE
Castabala-Nicopolis is an archaeological site near the village of Bodrum, approximately 30 kilometers northwest of Adana in southern Türkiye. The settlement emerged as a Hellenistic city and became a strategic administrative center during the Roman imperial period. Remains visible across the site span from the 2nd to 5th centuries CE, reflecting continuous occupation and development under successive Roman and Byzantine rule ...