Description of the site: The Basilica and the public square are among the essential foundations of urban planning in the Roman city of Sebastia as their vital locations. Archaeological excavations have shown that extensive operations were done on the site before establishing these two sites.
The basilica was a place for concluding and documenting commercial deals between major merchants and resolving and settling any commercial disputes in the Roman era The public square is a meeting place for the city's residents and visitors
and a public area