Kobara

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Kobara was a town of ancient Paphlagonia, inhabited in Byzantine times. [1] The name does not occur among ancient authors but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is located near Doğantepe, Asiatic Turkey. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World . Princeton University Press. p. 86, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 40°33′59″N33°38′11″E / 40.56645°N 33.63644°E / 40.56645; 33.63644