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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.

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(See also: cilicia · paul · province · mediterranean)

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