Siricae

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Siricae, also known as Siricis, and possibly as Saricha, [1] was a town of ancient Cappadocia on the road from Comana to Melitene, 24 miles northwest of the first. [2]

Its site is located near Keklikoluk, Asiatic Turkey. [1] [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World . Princeton University Press. p. 64, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. ↑ Antonine Itinerary, pp. 210, 211.
  3. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

PD-icon.svg  This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain :  Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Siricae". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography . London: John Murray.

Coordinates: 38°12′15″N36°27′32″E / 38.204189°N 36.458778°E / 38.204189; 36.458778



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