Sivaslı
Municipality in Uşak, Turkey
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Sivaslı, formerly known as Sebaste (Greek: Σεβαστή) is a town in Uşak Province in the inner Aegean region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sivaslı District.[2] Its population is 7,082 (2022).[1] Sebaste ancient city area is 2 km (1.2 mi) away from Sivaslı town center today.
Sivaslı | |
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Ruins of the ancient city of Sebaste near Sivaslı | |
  Sivaslı Location in Turkey  Sivaslı Sivaslı (Turkey Aegean) | |
| Coordinates: 38°29′55″N 29°40′53″E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Uşak |
| District | Sivaslı |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Bahri Azatçam (AKP) |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,120 ft) |
| Population (2022)[1] | 7,082 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 64800 |
| Area code | 0276 |
| Website | www |
The ancient city of Sebaste was founded by Roman Emperor Augustus in 20 AD, and was one of the 12 important cities of Roman Phrygia.[3] Under the Byzantine Empire, the city turned into a regional bishop seat. There are remains of Byzantine buildings from the 6th and 10th century, including two large basilicas.[3][4]
