Philaea
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Town on the coast of ancient Cilicia
Philaea or Philaia (
ancient Cilicia mentioned in the Stadiasmus Maris Magni.[1]
Its site is located near Tahta Limanı (on Eğribük bay) in Asiatic Turkey.[2][3] Although there are very few ruins, an underwater survey reveals that most of the ruins are submerged in the water.[4] There is also a necropolis. Judging from the grave types it is believed that Philaea was a Roman town.[5]
References
- ^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni, §§ 183, 184.
- ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ISBN 978-605-4196-07-4p.252 (in Turkish)
- ^ Archaeology blog (in Turkish)
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Philaea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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