Biblical city
Tarsus
Tarsus, Türkiye · Cilicia
A prominent university and trading city in Cilicia, Tarsus was the birthplace of Paul, who described it as "no insignificant city" (Acts 21:39). A stretch of Roman road and a colonnaded street are visible in the modern town.
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