The city was likely established as a garrison rather than a proper settlement by the Romans then continued as a garrison under the Byzantines until around the 8th century. While there are thought to be around 1000 homes in the city there are none of the Roman hallmarks of a large settlement. There is no sign of marble work, no waterworks, and no grand pillared streets. The layout is actually quite muddled and the stonework rough. While the earliest remaining buildings are said to be from the late Roman/early Byzantine period the majority of the buildings are thought to be from the 7th century, not long before it was abandoned sometime in the 8th century AD.
You can see the ruins of Byzantine and Roman periods in the ancient city on the outskirts of Hasan Mountain and in the town of Helvadere, 30 kilometers from Aksaray. Nora Ancient City, which was used as a military center of the period, is also known as Viranşehir and Mokisos. There are ruins of historical buildings in this wide area where the ancient city is located and on the slopes of Hasan Mountain.
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