Astra (Isauria)

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Astra was a town of ancient Isauria, 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 Tamaşalık, Asiatic Turkey, [1] [2] where an ancient theatre has been found.

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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: 37°03′25″N32°21′27″E / 37.05683°N 32.35753°E / 37.05683; 32.35753