Thouththourbia

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Thouththourbia was a town of ancient Cilicia, 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 located near Oduncu Kalesi, 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: 36°56′24″N32°34′47″E / 36.93999°N 32.5797245°E / 36.93999; 32.5797245