Hadrianopolis in Paphlagonia

40.92577777777832.491333333333Koordinaten: 40 ° 56 'N, 32 ° 29'

Hadrianopolis (Greek Ἁδριανόπολις, also Άδριανούπολις Hadrianoupolis ) was an ancient town in the countryside Paphlagonia in northern Asia Minor. It was located in the rolling countryside between the present locations Eskipazar, Budaklar, Büyükyayalar and Çaylı in the Turkish province of Karabük.

Originally named the city Caesarea Proseilemmeitai until it was renamed in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian in Hadrianopolis. So far, only small parts of the sprawling city area were examined, this also mosaics could be documented with everyday scenes from the life of the residents.

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