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