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Tarsus
Facts:
Tarsus was a prosperous city located in the Roman province of Cilicia, in what is now south central Turkey.
- Tarsus was located along a major river and near the Mediterranean Sea, which made it part of an important trade route.
- At one point in history, it was the capital city of Cilicia.
- In the New Testament, Tarsus was best known as the hometown of Paul the apostle.
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(See also: other/cilicia · other/paul · other/province · other/mediterranean)