There are only two examples in the world! The world's oldest thermal treatment center has been opened for visits.

In 2022, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism initiated the completion of the environmental arrangement works for the Basilica Therma Roman Bath, which was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2018 and known as the "King's Daughter", in Sarıkaya district of Yozgat. The aim of these works is to open the bath to country tourism and visits without disrupting its architectural structure.

THE OLDEST THERMAL TREATMENT CENTER IN THE WORLD

The Basilica Therma Roman Bath, which is accepted by scientific circles as the oldest thermal treatment center in the world, has preserved its visuality without losing its architectural features until today and stands out with its thermal water at a temperature of 50 degrees. Within the scope of the works, a tourist welcome center, cafeteria, walking paths, and photo shooting areas were built. In addition, the problem of leakage in the ancient pools, which have been drained for the past 2 years, was solved and the Roman Bath was reunited with thermal water and restored to its former glory.

The Basilica Therma Roman Bath, which is accepted by scientific circles as the oldest thermal treatment center in the world, has opened its doors to domestic and foreign tourists after the environmental arrangement. The visitors who come to the district to see the natural beauties of the historical Roman Bath have the opportunity to take souvenir photos with their families and visit the historical structure.

"THEY CAN SEE IT BOTH DAY AND NIGHT

Mehmet Ali Özkan, the Governor of Yozgat, stated that the Sarıkaya Roman Bath is one of the important cultural structures for Yozgat and said, "Throughout the year, the environmental arrangement and lighting of the Roman Bath were done, and most importantly, water was given to the pool. With the coordination of our Ministry of Culture and Tourism, we have completed both the restoration works and the field arrangement and water supply to the pool. Our current visitors can visit there and have the opportunity to see the historical structure both day and night," he said.

INTEREST OF EXPATRIATES IS INTENSE

Gökhan Gökalp, who stated that he came to Sarıkaya from France to spend his vacation with his family, said, "A few years ago, it was not like this, they have done very nice works. Walking areas and sitting areas have been built, a very beautiful structure has emerged. I heard that there will be many more works done here. I came here with my friends to visit, and I am introducing it to them. They will also tell their friends and family about it when they go back to their countries," he said.

Ertuğrul Yalçın, who came from Germany, said, "I am staying in Boğazlıyan district, and I came to Sarıkaya with my family to see the Roman Bath and this historical structure. I came last year, but it was not open yet. This year, we were able to enter and see it. It's a very beautiful place."