Sebasteia (theme)

The Theme of Sebasteia (Greek: θέμα Σεβαστείας) was a military-civilian province (thema or theme) of the Byzantine Empire located in northeastern Cappadocia and Armenia Minor, in modern Turkey. It was established as a theme in 911 and endured until its fall to the Seljuk Turks in the aftermath of the Battle of Manzikert in 1071.

Theme of Sebasteia
Σεβαστεία, θέμα Σεβαστείας
Theme of the Byzantine Empire
911 – ca. 1074

Map of the Theme of Sebasteia within the Byzantine Empire in 1000 AD.
CapitalSebasteia
Historical eraMiddle Ages
 Established
911
 de facto autonomy
ca. 1074
 Fall to the Seljuks.
ca. 1090
Today part ofTurkey
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