Comana Pontica

Comana Pontica (Ancient Greek: Κόμανα Ποντική, romanized: Komana Pontika), was an ancient city located in ancient Pontus, on the river Iris, at modern Gümenek near Tokat in Turkey.

Country
Türkiye
Region
Merkez, Tokat
Civilisation
Anatolian heritage
Period
Hellenistic–Roman–Byzantine

Through time

Prehistorybefore 3000 BCEBronze & Iron Age3000–800 BCEClassical800–323 BCEHellenistic & Roman323 BCE–400 CELate Antique & Medieval400–1500 CE

The story

Comana Pontica, was an ancient city located in ancient Pontus, on the river Iris, at modern Gümenek near Tokat in Turkey.

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What you will see

  1. Ma kutsal alanı
  2. Temple
  3. Necropolis

Before you go

  • Check opening hours and ticket rules shortly before your visit — they change seasonally.
  • Plan for the heat. Most ancient sites have little shade; go early or late.
  • Respect the barriers. Fragile surfaces are protected for the next visitors.

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