# 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](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

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

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 09:10-12](en/tn/act/help/09/10)
* [Acts 09:28-30](en/tn/act/help/09/28)
* [Acts 11:25-26](en/tn/act/help/11/25)