# Sebastopolis

> 1st-millennium city in modern Sulusaray, Turkey

**Wikidata**: [Q20191364](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q20191364)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sebastopolis

## Summary
Sebastopolis was a 1st-millennium city located in what is now modern Sulusaray, Turkey. Historically significant as a large human settlement, it is recognized today as both an ancient city and an active archaeological site.

## Key Facts
- **Location:** Situated in modern Sulusaray, Turkey, at coordinates 39.9973910489 latitude and 36.083369477 longitude.
- **Classification:** Identified as an instance of an "ancient city" and an "archaeological site" (status recognized starting in 1950).
- **Historical Context:** Existed as a city during the 1st-millennium; specific city status is noted around the year 0050.
- **Alternate Names:** Also known as Sebastapolis, Sebastopolis in Pontus, and Sebastopolis.
- **Identifiers:**
    - Pleiades ID: 629076
    - ToposText Place ID: 400361UHer
    - Google Knowledge Graph ID: /g/11b7vxjsmb
    - Wikidata description: "1st-millennium city in modern Sulusaray, Turkey."
- **Wikipedia Presence:** Available in three languages: German (de), Spanish (es), and Turkish (tr).
- **Succession:** The ancient site was replaced by the modern settlement of Sulusaray.

## FAQs
**What is the modern location of Sebastopolis?**
Sebastopolis is located in Sulusaray, Turkey. The site's precise coordinates are 39.9973910489 latitude and 36.083369477 longitude.

**What is the historical classification of Sebastopolis?**
It is classified as an ancient city and a large human settlement. In the modern era, specifically starting in 1950, it is recognized as an archaeological site.

**What are the different names for Sebastopolis?**
The entity is known by several aliases, including Sebastapolis and Sebastopolis in Pontus.

## Why It Matters
Sebastopolis serves as a distinct point of study for understanding urban development in the 1st-millennium within the Pontus region. Its transition from a functioning city to a modern archaeological site highlights the historical stratification of the region. The site's documentation across multiple international languages (German, Spanish, Turkish) and academic databases (Pleiades, ToposText) underscores its relevance in both local heritage and broader historical geography.

## Notable For
- Being a documented 1st-millennium urban settlement in the Pontus region.
- Possessing a specific "city" status timestamp around the year 0050, providing a fixed point for historical timelines.
- Its dual classification as both an ancient city and a formally recognized archaeological site since 1950.
- Having a direct geographical and historical link to the modern settlement of Sulusaray.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Sebastopolis is geographically situated in the Tokat Province of Turkey, within the district of Sulusaray. The site is precisely mapped at a latitude of 39.9973910489 and a longitude of 36.083369477. This location places it firmly within the historical region of Pontus, from which one of its aliases, "Sebastopolis in Pontus," is derived. The ancient city has been effectively replaced by the modern town of Sulusaray, creating a continuity of settlement in the area.

### Historical Classification and Timeline
The entity is fundamentally defined as a "large human settlement," a classification supported by a sitelink count of 252 associated with the concept of a city. Its historical timeline is anchored in the 1st-millennium. Specific temporal data indicates its status as a city around the year 0050. The transition of its status over time is documented through its instance definitions: while it was a city in antiquity, it gained the classification of an "archaeological site" starting in the year 1950.

### Academic and Digital Identifiers
Sebastopolis is extensively cataloged in various academic and knowledge systems. It holds a Pleiades ID of 629076, linking it to a community of ancient world geography scholars. Additionally, it is indexed in the ToposText database with the Place ID 400361UHer. In the digital realm, it is tracked by the Google Knowledge Graph ID `/g/11b7vxjsmb` and has a Wikidata entry with a sitelink count of 3, reflecting its presence across Wikipedia languages including German, Spanish, and Turkish.