Anazarbus

Anazarbus
Anavarza (in Turkish)
The triumphal arch of Anazarbus was later converted to the city's South Gate.
Anazarbus is located in Turkey
Anazarbus
Shown within Turkey
Alternative nameCaesarea, Justinopolis
LocationAdana Province, Turkey
RegionCilicia
Coordinates37°15′50″N 35°54′20″E / 37.26389°N 35.90556°E / 37.26389; 35.90556
TypeSettlement
History
Abandoned1374
General view of the site
Anazarbus West Gate

Anazarbus, also known as Justinopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀναζαρβός / Ίουστινούπολις, medieval Ain Zarba; modern Anavarza; Arabic: عَيْنُ زَرْبَة), was an ancient Cilician city. Under the late Roman Empire, it was the capital of Cilicia Secunda. Roman emperor Justinian I rebuilt the city in 527 after a strong earthquake hit it. It was destroyed in 1374 by the forces of the Mamluk Empire, after their conquest of Cilician Armenia.