🏛️ Colonia Archelais-Tyana
Roman colonial settlement in central Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Kemerhisar, Niğde Province, central Türkiye
- Period: Founded as Roman colony in 1st century CE
- Status: Archaeological remains; partially excavated
- Elevation: Approximately 1,200 meters above sea level
Colonia Archelais-Tyana was a Roman colonial settlement established in central Anatolia during the early imperial period. The site represents a significant example of Roman urban planning and administration in the interior of Asia Minor, serving as a regional center for military, administrative, and commercial functions along important trade routes ...