Sarıkaya is a town and

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Yozgat Province Yozgat Province ( tr, ) is a province in central Turkey. Its adjacent provinces are Çorum to the northwest, Kırıkkale to the west, Kırşehir to the southwest, Nevşehir to the south, Kayseri to the southeast, Sivas to the east, Tokat to the n ...

in the

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region of

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. According to 2000 census, population of the district is 58,026 of which 22,102 live in the town of Sarıkaya. It is known for its

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s and the associated

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s. Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and known locally as Terzilihamam due to its bathhouses (hamam). The town is currently known for its UNESCO submitted Roman-era bath named Basilica Therma that is preserved and easily visible in the town center.

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External links

District governor's official website

District municipality's official website

General information on Sarıkaya
Populated places in Yozgat Province Districts of Yozgat Province {{Yozgat-geo-stub