🏛️ Sebasteia-Melitene
Ancient Roman city ruins in central Anatolia
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Sivas, central Türkiye
- Historical period: Founded as Sebasteia under Roman rule; expanded under Byzantine administration
- Status: Extensive ruins; largely unexcavated
- Current designation: Archaeological site without protective UNESCO status
Sebasteia-Melitene was a significant urban centre in Roman Anatolia, strategically positioned on trade routes connecting the Mediterranean with ...