Sivas, Administrative district in central Turkey
Sivas is an administrative district in central Turkey along the Kızılırmak River at an elevation of 1,285 m (4,216 feet). The wide valley holds several structures from Seljuk times, including mosques and madrasas with elaborate stonework.
The Romans founded a settlement here in 64 BC called Megalopolis, which flourished under Byzantine rule as Sebasteia. Later the Seljuks took over the town in the 11th century and left many architectural works that survive today.
The name comes from Sebasteia, the Byzantine form that gradually shifted to Sivas over centuries. Today this history shows in the stone madrasas and mosques from the 1200s that shape the townscape.
The district sits at a junction of several railway lines, so travelers can reach different regions from here. Visitors planning to see the historical buildings should wear comfortable shoes, as many sites are within walking distance.
In September 1919 a congress took place here where decisions were made for the future of the republic. This gathering helped shape the political course after World War I.
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