Sarıkaya, Yozgat
Sarıkaya | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 39°29′37″N 35°22′37″E / 39.49361°N 35.37694°E | |
| Country | Turkey |
| Province | Yozgat |
| District | Sarıkaya |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Osman Gözan (AKP) |
| Elevation | 1,169 m (3,835 ft) |
| Population (2022) | 18,457 |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (TRT) |
| Postal code | 66650 |
| Area code | 0354 |
| Website | www |
Sarıkaya is a town in Yozgat Province in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey and the seat of Sarıkaya District. With a population of 18,457 (2022), it is known for its hot springs and the associated bathhouses.
Sarıkaya's Ottoman-era name was Terzili and is 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.