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Antioch was a Hellenistic Greek city founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC and the capital of several empires. It was a major center of trade, culture, and religion, and is now a ruin in Turkey.
Aug 16, 2024 · Antioch, populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was founded in 300 bce by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great.
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Jul 9, 2018 · Antioch was a major city in the Roman Empire and a key place for the early church. Learn how Antioch became the first place where Gentiles joined the church and where Paul launched his missionary journeys.
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Feb 22, 2013 · Antioch or Antiochia was an ancient city located on the Orontes River near the Amanus Mountains in Syria. The “land of four cities” - Seleucia, Apamea, Laodicea, and Antiochia - was founded by Seleucus I Nicator (Victor) between 301 and 299 BCE.
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Jan 4, 2022 · Antioch was the name of two New Testament cities: Pisidian Antioch and Syrian Antioch. Learn about their history, location, role in the spread of Christianity, and the epistle to the Galatians.
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Apr 12, 2024 · Antioch was a Hellenistic and Roman city founded by Seleucus I Nicator, a general of Alexander the Great. It was a major center of trade, culture, and Christianity, but suffered many earthquakes and invasions that reduced its glory.
Antioch, ancient city in Phrygia, near the Pisidian border, close to modern Yalvaç, in west-central Turkey. Founded by Seleucus I Nicator (c. 358–281 bce), it was made a free city in 189 bce by the Romans, who took direct control about 25 bce; soon thereafter the emperor Augustus made it a colony.
