Patara (Cappadocia)
Patara (Ancient Greek: Πάταρα) was a small ancient city in ancient Cappadocia or Lesser Armenia, (Tab. Peut.), later in Pontus. The city lay on the major trade road from Trapezus on the Black Sea to Satala, and thence to Lake Van.
Background
Its site is located near Madenhanları, Asiatic Turkey.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
- ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Patara". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°32′38″N 39°38′54″E / 40.543937°N 39.648355°E / 40.543937; 39.648355
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