Lyrna

Lyrna

Lyrna

Town of ancient Lycia or Caria

Lyrna was an inland town of ancient Lycia or Caria, inhabited during Hellenistic times.[1] Its name does not occur among ancient authors, but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence.[1]

Its site is tentatively located near Çukurhisar in Asiatic Turkey.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 65, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  2. [2]
    Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

36°57′35″N 29°01′13″E


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