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# Tarsus
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## Facts:
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Tarsus was a prosperous city 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, so it was part of an important trade route.
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* At one time it was the capital 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/translate-names]])
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(See also: [Cilicia](../names/cilicia.md), [Paul](../names/paul.md), [province](../other/province.md), [the sea](../names/mediterranean.md))
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## Bible References:
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* [Acts 09:11](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/11)
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* [Acts 09:30](rc://en/tn/help/act/09/30)
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* [Acts 11:25](rc://en/tn/help/act/11/25)
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## Word Data:
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* Strong's: G5018, G5019
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