History and archaeology / Ancient city
Nicomedia Ancient City
İzmit, Kocaeli
Ancient İzmit, capital of the Kingdom of Bithynia and later the eastern capital of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
Its story
Nicomedia was founded in the 3rd century BC by King Nicomedes I of Bithynia and became the capital of the kingdom. Its importance grew steadily in the Roman period; at the end of the 3rd century Emperor Diocletian made the city the eastern capital of the empire. Because today's İzmit is built on top of the ancient city, the remains lie mostly beneath modern buildings. Sections of wall within the city, aqueducts and palace remains uncovered in excavations offer clues for those who want to trace Nicomedia. A significant part of the finds is displayed in the Kocaeli Archaeology and Ethnography Museum.
Key facts
- Period
- Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine
- Founded
- 3rd century BC
- Admission
- Scattered remains; a museum visit is recommended
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
40.76250, 29.91750
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikomedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicomedia | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q209349