Keissia

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Keissia was a town of ancient Lycaonia, 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 Kolukısa Beratlı, Kadınhanı, Konya Province, 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. 63, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 38°31′01″N32°14′42″E / 38.516817°N 32.245066°E / 38.516817; 32.245066