🏛️ Neocaesarea-Neoclaudipolis
Ruins of a Roman city in the Pontus region of north-central Turkey
📌 Fast Facts
- Located in Tokat Province, north-central Türkiye, in the ancient Pontus region
- Founded in the 1st century CE under Roman rule
- Known by two names: Neocaesarea (older Greek name) and Neoclaudipolis (Roman name)
- Significant archaeological site with remains of Roman-era structures
Neocaesarea-Neoclaudipolis was a Roman city established in the 1st century CE in the Pontus region of what is now north-central Türkiye. The site preserves material remains from the Roman period, reflecting the administrative and commercial networks of the eastern Roman Empire. The city's dual nomenclature reflects layers of Hellenistic and Roman influence in the region ...