# Tarsus

## Facts:

Tarsus was a prosperous city in the Roman province of Cilicia, in what is now south central Turkey.

* Tarsus was located along a major river and near the Mediterranean Sea, so it was part of an important trade route.
* At one time it was the capital of Cilicia.
* In the New Testament, Tarsus was best known as the hometown of Paul the apostle.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names))

(See also: [Cilicia](../names/cilicia.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md), [province](../other/province.md), [the sea](../names/mediterranean.md))

## Bible References:

* [Acts 09:11](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/11)
* [Acts 09:30](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/30)
* [Acts 11:25](rc://en/tn/help/act/11/25)

## Word Data:

* Strong’s: G5018, G5019
