Philaea or Philaia ( Ancient Greek: Φιλαία), also called Palaeae or Palaiai and Palaea or Palaia, was a town on the coast of ancient Cilicia mentioned in the Stadiasmus Maris Magni. [1]
Its site is located near Tahta Limanı (on Eğribük bay) in Asiatic Turkey. [2] [3] Although there are very few ruins, an underwater survey reveals that most of the ruins are submerged in the water. [4] There is also a necropolis. Judging from the grave types it is believed that Philaea was a Roman town. [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Philaea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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