As a result of the archeological excavations and studies executed in the Karabük province the ruins of the ancient Hadrianapolis city had been discovered inside the borders of the Eskipazar district which was assumed to be founded in BC 64, in the Roman civilization period. Another important settlement area belonging to this ancient city is Kimistene, located at the Asar Hill.

There is an ancient settlement belonging to the Roman civilization period at the Akören village of Safranbolu district.

There are 32 normal sized and 4 large sized tumulus inside the borders of the Karabük Province.