Kalanthia
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Coastal town of ancient Cilicia
LocationNear Erdemli, Asiatic Turkey
RegionAncient Cilicia
TypeCoastal town
 Interactive map of Kalanthia | |
| Location | Near Erdemli, Asiatic Turkey |
|---|---|
| Region | Ancient Cilicia |
| Coordinates | 36°36′27″N 34°18′18″E / 36.60750°N 34.30500°E / 36.60750; 34.30500 |
| Type | Coastal town |
| History | |
| Founded | Roman era |
| Abandoned | Byzantine era |
| Cultures | Roman, Byzantine |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Public access | Yes |
Kalanthia was a coastal town of ancient Cilicia, inhabited during the Roman and Byzantine eras.[1]
Its site is located near Erdemli in Asiatic Turkey.[1][2]
References
- 1 2 Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 66. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link) - ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
36°36′27″N 34°18′18″E / 36.607498°N 34.305103°E / 36.607498; 34.305103
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