Sidamaria

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

Its site is near Anbararası, 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. 66, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°28′50″N33°37′52″E / 37.48053°N 33.63103°E / 37.48053; 33.63103