Pompeiopolis

Pompeiopolis was an ancient city located in Cilicia, a region in southeastern Anatolia, modern-day Turkey. It was founded by Pompey the Great, a prominent Roman general and statesman, during his campaigns against pirates in the 1st century BCE. Pompey established the city as a center for trade and administration, incorporating it into the Roman province of Cilicia.

The city flourished for centuries, serving as an important economic and military outpost. Archaeological evidence suggests that Pompeiopolis had typical Roman urban infrastructure, including a theater, a stadium, a forum, and public baths. Its strategic location near the Mediterranean coast facilitated maritime trade and communication.

During the Byzantine period, Pompeiopolis continued to be inhabited, though its significance gradually declined. The city eventually fell into ruin, and its exact location was lost for centuries. Modern archaeological investigations in the area of Mersin, Turkey, have helped to identify and excavate the remains of Pompeiopolis, revealing more about its history and the lives of its inhabitants. The ongoing research continues to shed light on the Roman presence in Cilicia and the legacy of Pompey the Great.