Sivaslı

Sivaslı

Sivaslı

Municipality in Uşak, Turkey

Sivaslı, formerly known as Sebaste (Greek: Σεβαστή) is a town in Uşak Province in the inner Aegean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sivaslı District.[2] Its population is 7,082 (2022).[1] Sebaste ancient city area is 2 km (1.2 mi) away from Sivaslı town center today.

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The ancient city of Sebaste was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 20 AD, and was one of the 12 important cities of Roman Phrygia.[3] Under the Byzantine Empire, the city turned into a regional bishop seat. There are remains of Byzantine buildings from the 6th and 10th century, including two large basilicas.[3][4]

References

  1. [1]
    "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  2. [2]
    İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
  3. [3]
    Stillwell, Richard; MacDonald, William L.; McAllister, Marian Holland, eds. (1976). "Sebaste (Sivaslı)". The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites. Princeton University Press.
  4. [4]
    Örenyerleri, Uşak İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü.
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