ABOUT SOBESSOS ANCIENT CITY

Sobessos Ancient City is an important historical site located on the outskirts of Sahinefendi Village in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. The city was discovered by treasure hunters in 2002 and is considered to be the only Roman ancient city in Cappadocia. The ancient city is on the way to Soganli Valley and people usually visit this place while they are going there.

The city is also thought to be an important center for textile production, especially Cappadocia's famous woolen fabric. It also focuses on the possibility of having a thriving agricultural economy with fertile soils on which various crops are produced, including grapes, figs and grains.

Archeologists have uncovered the remains of the Roman Bath, Agora, Basilica and Bouleterion buildings. The "Agora" is an outdoor marketplace next to the bath house and is only for shopping basic goods like fruit, vegetables, clothes. The Bouleterion had a similar function to our modern-day legislature and is one of the best examples in Cappadocia of a square-shaped building rendered into stone. The Basilica's mosaic with depictions of cross symbols is another example which remains unrivaled as far as mosaics are concerned.

It's unfortunate that the city is only able to be explored by archeologists every two years for around three months due to lack of funding from the government. However, despite this limitation, Sobessos Ancient City offers a unique and valuable glimpse into the ancient past of the Cappadocia region. The well-preserved ruins, underground structures and rock-cut churches, as well as the city's rich history of textile production and agriculture, make Sobessos a fascinating and unique destination for history enthusiasts and tourists alike.