Tynada

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

Its site is located near Terziler Sivrisi 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. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°45′20″N31°09′39″E / 37.7554975°N 31.1607155°E / 37.7554975; 31.1607155