Sarıkaya Thermal Springs (Kral Kızı Hamamı)

The Sarıkaya Roman Bath, or Kral Kızı Hamamı (King’s Daughter’s Bath) was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List in 2018. It is located in the Kaplıcalar Mahallesi (meaning Thermal Springs Neighbourhood) in the Sarıkaya district. The ancient name of the Sarıkaya Roman Bath, which is within the spa facilities, was Basilica Therma (Aqua Sarvenae) during Roman times. There are also common legends related to the Sarıkaya Thermal Springs, known as the Roma Kral Kızı Hamamı (Roman King’s Daughter’s Bath).