Pompeiopolis near debut as tourist site
After a quarter-century of archaeological excavation, the ancient city of Pompeiopolis in northern Türkiye’s Kastamonu province is being prepared for public access, with researchers describing the site as one of the most significant emerging cultural tourism destinations in the historic Paphlagonia region.
Located on Zımbıllı Hill in the Taşköprü district, Pompeiopolis once served as the capital of the Roman province of Paphlagonia.
Excavations, officially launched in 2006 on behalf of the Culture and Tourism Ministry and supported by the Taşköprü Municipality, are currently being led by Mevlüt Eliüşük of the Archaeology Department at Karabük University.
The latest findings and restoration efforts were presented during the 17th Kastamonu City Museum Science Days, organized as part of Museums Week events held between May 18 and 24.
