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# Tarsus #
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## Facts: ##
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Tarsus was a prosperous city located in the Roman province of Cilicia, in what is now south central Turkey.
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* Tarsus was located along a major river and near the Mediterranean Sea, which made it part of an important trade route.
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* At one point in history, it was the capital city of Cilicia.
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* In the New Testament, Tarsus was best known as the hometown of Paul the apostle.
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(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))
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(See also: [[../other/cilicia.md]], [[../other/paul.md]], [[../other/province.md]], [[../other/mediterranean.md]])
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## Bible References: ##
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* [Acts 09:10-12](en/tn/act/help/09/10)
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* [Acts 09:28-30](en/tn/act/help/09/28)
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* [Acts 11:25-26](en/tn/act/help/11/25) |