Pisarissos

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Pisarissos was a town of ancient Pamphylia or of Cilicia, inhabited during Roman times. [1] Its name does not occur in ancient authors, but is inferred by epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is located near Cavurbeleni, in 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. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 36°39′39″N31°43′41″E / 36.660868°N 31.728062°E / 36.660868; 31.728062