Juliopolis

Coordinates: 40°04′N 31°40′E / 40.067°N 31.667°E / 40.067; 31.667
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Juliopolis or Ioulioupolis (

Paphlagonia. Now, it is in the province of Ankara, Nallıhan
.

History

Archaeological evidence at the site points to settlement since prehistoric times.

Emperor Augustus. Augustus had rewarded him with the sovereignty over Comana (Cappadocia) for his services in war against Mark Antony
, whom Cleon had earlier served and from whom he had received other lands.

In

In ca. 880 the city changed its name again to Basilaion (Βασιλαίον), Basileon (Βασιλέον) or Basileion (Βασίλειον) in honour of the Emperor

Metropolitan of Ancyra, to Emperor Alexios I Komnenos (r. 1081–1118).[2]

The site of the city has been securely identified thanks to the preservation of

Ancyra.[3] The western parts of the site now lie submerged in the Sarıyar Dam reservoir, as well as the nearby Byzantine-era bridge (Sarılar Köprüsü) over the Skopas river.[2]

There have been found 671 graves in the Necropolis. A total of 71 of the graves were damaged, Which 37 by antique robbers, and 34 by smugglers.[6] Also, numerous belongings being Jewelry, metal and ceramic pots, mirrors, smell bottles and coins were found during the excavations.[7]

Bishops

A few of the bishops of Juliopolis/Basilaion are known:

Catholic titular see

The diocese was nominally restored in the 18th century as a

titular bishopric by the Catholic Church. It has had following incumbents:[8]

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40°04′N 31°40′E / 40.067°N 31.667°E / 40.067; 31.667