🏛️ Comana Pontica-Zela
Ancient Pontic sanctuary city in north-central Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near modern Tokat in Tokat Province, Turkey
- Major religious center dedicated to the goddess Ma in the Kingdom of Pontus
- Site of the 47 BCE Battle of Zela, where Julius Caesar defeated Pharnaces II
- Excavated remains include temple foundations, residential structures, and votive inscriptions
Comana Pontica-Zela was a significant urban and religious center in the ancient Kingdom of Pontus, located in what ...