Nicopolis (Cilicia)
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Inland town in the extreme east of ancient Cilicia
Nicopolis or Nikopolis (
Byzantine times.[1] It was founded near the site of the Battle of Issus, and is mentioned by numerous ancient writers.[2]
Its site is located near İslahiye in Asiatic Turkey.[1][3]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Issus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Issus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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