Sarıkaya, Yozgat
Sarıkaya is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey. It is the seat of Sarıkaya District. Its population is 18,457 (2022). It is known for its hot springs and the associated bathhouses.
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and known locally as Terzilihamam due to its bathhouses (hamam). The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.
References
- ^ "Address-based population registration system (ADNKS) results dated 31 December 2022, Favorite Reports" (XLS). TÜİK. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ İlçe Belediyesi, Turkey Civil Administration Departments Inventory. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "Nişanyan Yeradları".
- ^ "Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı)".
External links
- District municipality's official website (in Turkish)
- General information on Sarıkaya (in Turkish)
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