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Pompeiopolis
Pompeiopolis was a Roman city in ancient Paphlagonia, located in Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. The city's remains today consist of an acropolis, some rock-cut tombs, tumuli, some bridge and remains of houses with mosaic tile floors. The city was established as one of many cities founded by the Roman general and politician Pompey in the year 64 BC.
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Country: Turkey
District: Kastamonu Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: 1st Century BC
Oldest Culture: Roman
Later Cultures: Byzantine
Site Features: Roman & Byzantine Monuments
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Elevation: 581 m
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