Anazarbus
Ancient Greek city in Anatolia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anazarbus, also known as Justinopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἀναζαρβός / Ίουστινούπολις, medieval Ain Zarba; modern Anavarza; Arabic: عَيْنُ زَرْبَة), was an ancient Cilician city. Under the late Roman Empire, it was the capital of Cilicia Secunda. Roman emperor Justinian I rebuilt the city in 527 after a strong earthquake hit it. It was destroyed in 1374 by the forces of the Mamluk Empire, after their conquest of Cilician Armenia.
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Anavarza (in Turkish) | |
Alternative name | Caesarea, Justinopolis |
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Location | Adana Province, Turkey |
Region | Cilicia |
Coordinates | 37°15′50″N 35°54′20″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Abandoned | 1374 |
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