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Oct 2, 2019 · Did you know that ancient Tarsus is located in Turkey and that it is still a vibrant city? Read on to learn more.
The New Testament references the apostle Paul in relation to his hometown of Tarsus several times (Acts 9:11, 30, 11:25, 21:39, 22:3). The Life and Epistles of Paul by Conybeare and Howson states the following regarding the apostle's place of birth. "Situated near the western border of the Cilician plain, where the river Cydnus flows in a cold ...
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Because the modern city of Tarsus is built over the location of the earlier phases of the city, little can be seen today of the ancient Hellenistic and Roman structures. Whatever ancient ruins may still exist lie mostly unexcavated under the modern city.
Tarsus was a city in ancient Cilicia located in the modern-day province of Mersin, Turkey. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited urban centers in the world, dating back to the Neolithic Period. It was built close by the Cydnus River (modern-day Berdan River) and was an important trade center for most of its history.
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Tarsus was designated “first, greatest and most beautiful; the metropolis of the three provinces of Cilicia, Isauria and Lycaonia” and was the seat of a great university. Under Diocletian, Tarsus became metropolis of Cilicia Prima, the W part of the plain, while Anazarbos administered the E half. The retreat of the sea, due to silt carried ...
The Biblical Significance of Tarsus. Tarsus is famous for being the birthplace of the Apostle Paul, a significant city that dates back to the Bronze Age. Hittites were first to settle in this region. The word “tarsus” is thought to be derived from a Hittite word which denotes one of their pagan gods. Other rulers followed—the ancient ...
Abstract. From the Bronze Age to Greco-Roman antiquity, Tarsus was an important urban center because of its proximity to the famous Cilician Gates that connected central Anatolia to the Mediterranean coast and northern Syria, as well its maritime connections to the eastern Mediterranean through its harbor. The mound of Gözlükule, the oldest ...
