# 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: [How to Translate Names](en/ta-vol1/translate/man/translate-names))

(See also: [Cilicia](../other/cilicia.md), [Paul](../other/paul.md), [province](../other/province.md), [the sea](../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)