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# 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/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
## Forms Found in the English ULB:
Tarsus