Nora Ancient City

Unearth History's Mysteries at Nora Ancient City, Aksaray's Hidden Treasure!

Nora Ancient City

Nora Ancient City (Nora Antik Kenti) is within the boundaries of Helvadere Town in the central district. At the foot of Hasan Mountain (Hasan Dağı) and on the king's road, there are ancient city ruins from the Roman and Eastern Roman periods. During the period, one thousand civilian dwellings were built. Therefore, Nora Ancient City was one of the most densely populated cities of the 5th and 6th centuries. This city is one of the largest and best preserved ruins in the Cappadocia region. Apart from the dwellings in the ancient city, which was established on an area of 200 hectares, 32 church structures and 20 cisterns were found together with the ruins.

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