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🏛️ Satala-Trapezous

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🏛️ Satala-Trapezous
Ruins of a Roman military fort in north-central Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00
📌 Fast Facts
  • Location: Near Sadak village, Tokat Province, Türkiye
  • Period: Roman fortress established 1st century CE, occupied through Byzantine era
  • Strategic role: Defended the eastern frontier and Pontic trade routes
  • Current status: Archaeological site with visible stone foundations and fortification remains

Satala-Trapezous was a fortified Roman military installation situated in the Pontic highlands of northern Anatolia. Established during the ...

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