🏛️ Comana Pontica-Nicopolis
Ruined Roman city on the Black Sea coast of north-central Türkiye
📌 Fast Facts
- Location: Near Tokat province, Black Sea region, Türkiye (40.385586°N, 37.335089°E)
- Historical periods: Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine
- Status: Open-air archaeological site with minimal visible structures
- Access: Limited infrastructure; vehicle recommended
Comana Pontica-Nicopolis was a significant port and administrative centre in the Roman province of Pontus, located on the southern coast of the Black Sea. The site represents a blend of Hellenistic foundations and Roman expansion, serving as both a commercial hub and a garrison point during the imperial period. Today it exists as a largely unexcavated archaeological landscape with scattered remains and pottery sherds visible across the terrain ...