Tyinda

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Tyinda was a town of ancient Lycia, between Cyaneae and Phellus. [1] The name is not attested in history, but is derived from epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is located near the modern town of Bağlıca, 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.

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