Taza (Lydia)

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Taza was a town of ancient Lydia, inhabited during Roman times. [1] Its name does not occur among ancient authors, but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is located near Kavaklı 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. 62, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 38°40′29″N28°40′08″E / 38.674733°N 28.668896°E / 38.674733; 28.668896