Pompeiopolis

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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.

Site Information

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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