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🏛️ Sebasteia-Melitene

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🏛️ Sebasteia-Melitene
Ancient Roman city ruins in central Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 15 Mar 2026 at 23:51
📌 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 ...

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