Sarıkaya Roman Bath, Yozgat | Turkish Museums

Nestled among the modern buildings the heart of Sarıkaya is the Basilica Therma, or the Sarıkaya Roman Bath. Built in the 2nd century AD, this gorgeous fountain still flows with healing thermal waters. There are snake-like carvings on the structure that represent the god of health Asclepius, showing us that this building was used not only for cleansing, but for healing as well.

Though it was built in the Roman era, excavations of the impressive structure revealed many pieces belonging to the Byzantine, Seljuks, and Ottoman periods. The thermal bath was used continuously until quite recently. Documents revealed that in 1905, the salaries of the teachers in the village were paid with the income of the thermals. Thanks to this incredible world heritage, the village soon became a town that you can visit and enjoy today!

(Sarıkaya Roman Bath, Yozgat)

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