Destination

Pepouza Antik Kenti

TRACES OF MONTANISM, THE LOST SECT OF CHRISTIANITY, IN PEPOUZA The center where Montanism emerged was the city of "Pepouza" in the Phrygia region. According to written sources, the city had a Byzantine monastery. In the monastery, more than sixty rooms on three floors, a refectory, chapel, kitchen, cross-shaped Byzantine graffiti, and Byzantine pottery were found.

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Pepouza Antik Kenti

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Suggested visit:45 minutes

TRACES OF MONTANISM, THE LOST SECT OF CHRISTIANITY, IN PEPOUZA

The center where Montanism emerged was the city of "Pepouza" located in the Phrygia region. According to written sources, the city had a Byzantine monastery. In the monastery, more than sixty rooms on three floors, a refectory, chapel, kitchen, cross-shaped Byzantine graffiti, and Byzantine pottery were found. In addition, the spring water located in the eastern part of Ulubey Canyon was brought with the help of the Clandras aqueduct from a distance of 2,5 km to the city of Pepouza, which is thought to have been a large settlement, located in the area where the canyon widens, to the west of the Roman bridge.

Source: Uşak Book in the Light of Surface Surveys and Excavations, 2017 Address: Karayakuplu village, Karahallı Uşak

Last updated: 22 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Pepouza Antik Kenti sits within Karahallı, Uşak. The toroti catalogue holds 22 described stops across Uşak, 2 of them in Karahallı.

The nearest stop is Clandras Köprüsü ve Şelalesi, 2.5 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Pepouza Antik Kenti?
TRACES OF MONTANISM, THE LOST SECT OF CHRISTIANITY, IN PEPOUZA The center where Montanism emerged was the city of "Pepouza" in the Phrygia region. According to written sources, the city had a Byzantine monastery. In the monastery, more than sixty rooms on three floors, a refectory, chapel, kitchen, cross-shaped Byzantine graffiti, and Byzantine pottery were found.
Where is Pepouza Antik Kenti?
Pepouza Antik Kenti is in Karahallı, Uşak.
How long does it take to visit Pepouza Antik Kenti?
The suggested visit time for Pepouza Antik Kenti is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Pepouza Antik Kenti?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pepouza Antik Kenti; the closest are Clandras Köprüsü ve Şelalesi, Sebaste Antik Kenti, Atli Cirit.