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History · Tokat, Tokat

Comana Pontica (Gümenek)

  • AdmissionFree (no ticketed entry)
  • HoursFreely accessible during daylight

Why it matters

Site of one of the most important ancient temple complexes in Anatolia, dedicated to the goddess Ma (later associated with Enyo). An entire temple-city with thousands of sacred slaves. Strabo describes it in his Geography. Archaeological investigation ongoing; no formal visitor infrastructure.

Location

Gümenek Köyü yakını, ~12 km south of Tokat

40.2500, 36.5100 View on map