# Tarsus #

## Facts: ##

Tarsus was a prosperous city located 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, which made it part of an important trade route.
* At one point in history, it was the capital city of Cilicia.
* In the New Testament, Tarsus was best known as the hometown of Paul the apostle.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [cilicia](../other/cilicia.md), [paul](../other/paul.md), [province](../other/province.md), [mediterranean](../other/mediterranean.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 09:10-12](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/09/10)
* [Acts 09:28-30](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/09/28)
* [Acts 11:25-26](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/11/25)