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🏛️ Claudiopolis Ninica-Laranda

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🏛️ Claudiopolis Ninica-Laranda
Roman city ruins in Cilicia, south-central Türkiye


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 20:40
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located near Karaman in south-central Türkiye, ancient Cilicia region
  • Founded or renamed under Roman Emperor Claudius (r. 41–54 CE)
  • Served as administrative and commercial centre during Hellenistic and Roman periods
  • Remains largely unexcavated; minimal infrastructure for visitors

Claudiopolis Ninica-Laranda occupies a site with continuous settlement spanning the Hellenistic and Roman periods in ancient Cilicia. The city was established or renamed under Emperor Claudius and functioned as a significant centre of trade and administration. Today, fragmentary architectural remains mark the location, though systematic archaeological investigation remains limited ...

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