🏛️ Selymbria-Constantinopolis
Roman coastal settlement on the Sea of Marmara
📌 Fast Facts
- Located on the European coast of the Sea of Marmara, approximately 40 km west of Istanbul
- Ancient Greek settlement expanded under Roman administration
- Known as Selymbria in antiquity; modern town is Silivri
- Contains scattered Roman-period archaeological remains within and near the contemporary municipality
Selymbria-Constantinopolis was a port settlement of strategic importance during the Hellenistic and Roman periods, serving as a waystation along the Marmara coast. The site blends Greek colonial origins with Roman development, reflecting the region's shifting political control. Today, the ancient settlement lies beneath and around the modern town of Silivri, where vestiges of Roman construction and fortification remain visible ...