Koresa

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Koresa was a town of ancient Lydia, inhabited during Roman times. [1]

Its site is located near Palankaya in Asiatic Turkey. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World . Princeton University Press. p. 62, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 38°37′27″N28°35′09″E / 38.624086°N 28.585778°E / 38.624086; 28.585778