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.

Sivaslı
Ruins of the ancient city of Sebaste near Sivaslı
Ruins of the ancient city of Sebaste near Sivaslı
Sivaslı is located in Turkey
Sivaslı
Sivaslı
Location in Turkey
Sivaslı is located in Turkey Aegean
Sivaslı
Sivaslı
Sivaslı (Turkey Aegean)
Coordinates: 38°29′55″N 29°40′53″E / 38.49861°N 29.68139°E / 38.49861; 29.68139
CountryTurkey
ProvinceUşak
DistrictSivaslı
Government
 • MayorBahri Azatçam (AKP)
Elevation
950 m (3,120 ft)
Population
 (2022)[1]
7,082
Time zoneUTC+3 (TRT)
Postal code
64800
Area code0276
Websitewww.sivasli.bel.tr

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

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