A- Geographical Situation
Sebastopolis is situated 2 km east of Kızılca Town that is 19 km west
of Tavas District of Denizli. The city is in the middle of a
bowl-shaped valley, on a land that is used by both of Kızılca and
Aydoğdu Towns.
B- History
Although the date of first settlement of the city cannot be known for
sure, the remaining on the surface have traces of Roman and Byzantine
eras. It was situated on a trade road that led thorough Herakleia,
Apollonia to Kibyra Valley so it showed contemporariness with those
cities.
C- Ruins of the City
Although there are traces of vast settlements around area, it is not
possible to see well preserved ruins on the surface. There are some
traces of the parts of the buildings. Since it is in the border of new
habitation, there has been agricultural works on most of the antique
city and on the other parts where there is not agricultural works, there
is erosion handicap. Some traces of antique buildings have been
uncovered on the land where agriculture is. But there is no integrity
among those ruins.
1-Tumulus Hill : It is a 150 m. wide and 7 m. high
tumulus. It consist the Acropolis of the city. The ruins of a basis of a
monumental building and ruins of a wall around it strengthen the
possibility of a temple around the hill. The marble work that can rarely
be seen on the area has Roman characteristic.
2-Stadion:It is about 60*150m. and is severely
damaged because of the agricultural work. Traces of some steps can be
seen and the bottom of it is filled up because of erosion. South side of
the building was covered but north side of it was open.
3-Necropolis: It is on the eastward of the city. By
a walk of one and half kilometers from acropolis hill to east,
sarcophaguses and podiums can be seen on the both sides of the road. The
Sarcophaguses are mostly under surface and their lids are open. They
have Roman characteristic and have girland motives on them.