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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Tarsus,_MersinTarsus, Mersin - Wikipedia

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   Tarsus (/ ˈ t ɑːr s ə s /; Hittite: 𒋫𒅈𒊭 Tārša; Greek: Ταρσός Tarsós; Tarson; Arabic: طَرسُوس Ṭarsūs) is a municipality and district of Mersin Province, Turkey. [2] Its area is 2,029 km 2, [3] and its population is 350,732 (2022). [1] It is a historic city, 20 km (12 miles) inland from the Mediterranean Sea.

2. www.worldhistory.org › TarsusTarsus - World History Encyclopedia

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   Jul 18, 2019 · Tarsus was a major trade center in ancient Cilicia, modern-day Turkey, and the birthplace of Saint Paul and Cleopatra. Learn about its history from the Hittites to the Ottomans, its role in Roman politics and culture, and its famous landmarks.

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3. www.britannica.com › place › Tarsus-TurkeyTarsus | Turkey, Map, & Facts | Britannica

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   Tarsus, city, south-central Turkey. It is located on the Tarsus River, about 12 miles (20 km) from the Mediterranean Sea coast. Tarsus is an ancient city on the alluvial plain of ancient Cilicia, the birthplace of St. Paul (Acts of the Apostles 22:3).

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4. www.cnn.com › travel › tarsus-turkey-st-paul-judaismInside Tarsus, the town where three religions come together - CNN

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   Aug 28, 2024 · Tarsus – in eastern Turkey, around 180 miles from the Syrian border – is a gumbo of history, religion and food. Twelve miles inland from the Mediterranean and around 560 miles southeast of...

5. theculturetrip.com › europe › turkeyTarsus: The Ancient City Where Cleopatra Met Mark Antony

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   Sep 26, 2017 · Tarsus is a city in the Mersin province of Turkey with a history dating back 6,000 years. It is famous for being the meeting place of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, the birthplace of Paul the Apostle, and the home of a Roman road, a waterfall, and a colorful bazaar.

6. www.tripadvisor.com › Tourism-g754058-TarsusTarsus, Türkiye: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024 ...

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   Tarsus is a city in Mersin Province, Turkish Mediterranean Coast, with a rich history and culture. Find out what to see and do, where to stay and eat, and when to visit Tarsus with Tripadvisor's tips and recommendations.

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   Where is Tarsus located?

   • Tarsus forms an administrative district in the eastern part of Mersin Province and lies at the heart of the Çukurova region. With a history going back over 6,000 years, Tarsus has long been an important stop for traders and a focal point of many civilisations. During the Roman Empire, it was the capital of the province of Cilicia.

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   Where was Tarsus built?

   • Twelve miles inland from the Mediterranean and around 560 miles southeast of Istanbul, Tarsus was originally built close to the Cydnus River. As the main point of access from the Taurus Mountains to the sea, the city was a major player in trade as early as 1600-1180 BCE, when it was ruled by the Hittites, an ancient civilization.

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   What is Tarsus famous for?

   • Apart from the story of Cleopatra and Mark Antony, Tarsus is also famous as the supposed birthplace of Paul the Apostle. The Church of St. Paul, built in the 1850s, was renovated in 2011 and commemorates St. Paul.

   Tarsus: The Ancient City Where Cleopatra Met Mark Antony - Culture Trip

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   How did Tarsus get its name?

   • Tarsus was already a significant trade center under the Hittites & was developed from a much earlier urban center by the Hatti around 2500 BCE. Later Roman texts claim that the city was founded by the grandson of a woman named Anchiale who established a nearby town named after her and whose son, Cydnus, gave his name to the river.

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8. www.worldhistory.org › timeline › TarsusTarsus Timeline - World History Encyclopedia

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   Tarsus was a city in ancient Cilicia located in the modern-day province of Mersin, Turkey. It is one of the oldest continually inhabited urban centers in the world, dating back to the Neolithic Period. It was built close by the Cydnus River (modern-day Berdan River) and was an important trade center for most of its history.