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Antioch, populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was founded in 300 bce by Seleucus I Nicator, a former general of Alexander the Great.
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Antioch, ancient city in Phrygia, near the Pisidian border,...
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Antioch, ancient city in Phrygia, near the Pisidian border, close to modern Yalvaç, in west-central Turkey. Founded by Seleucus I Nicator (c. 358–281 bce), it was made a free city in 189 bce by the Romans, who took direct control about 25 bce; soon thereafter the emperor Augustus made it a colony.
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Coordinates: 36°12′17″N 36°10′54″E. Antioch on the Orontes (/ ˈænti.ɒk /; Ancient Greek: Ἀντιόχεια ἡ ἐπὶ Ὀρόντου, romanized: Antiókheia hē epì Oróntou, pronounced [anti.ó.kʰeː.a]) [note 1] was a Hellenistic Greek city [1][2] founded by Seleucus I Nicator in 300 BC. [3] .
Antioch of Syria is located along the Orontes River in modern-day Turkey. At one time, this Hellenistic city was one of the largest in the Roman world. During the time of the New Testament, Antioch was a center of commerce and an important political power in the Roman Empire.
Jul 29, 2022 · The ancient city of Antioch of Pisidia is rich with both Biblical and Classical history. This guide gives a step by step walk through & explanation of the site.
Sep 9, 2023 · While few remnants of the ancient city remain visible today, such as the massive fortification walls and Roman mosaics, visitors can explore the region's Crusader castles and learn more about Antioch's history at the Hatay Archeology Museum.
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Physical Location: Antioch Expedition Archives, Department of Art and Archaeology, Princeton University. Location Created: Antioch-on-the-Orontes. Explore museums and play with Art...
