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🏛️ Zela-Amaseia

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🏛️ Zela-Amaseia
Ruins of a Roman-era settlement in north-central Anatolia


🕐 2 min read · Updated 14 Mar 2026 at 18:15
📌 Fast Facts
  • Located near Zile in Tokat Province, Turkey
  • Roman-period site associated with the Battle of Zela (47 CE)
  • Remains of urban settlement and fortifications visible
  • Accessible but unexcavated in significant portions

Zela-Amaseia occupies a strategic location in north-central Anatolia, where the Roman commander Julius Caesar defeated Pharnaces II during ...

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