Blucium or Bloukion ( Ancient Greek: Βλούκιον) was a fortress of the Tolistoboii in ancient Galatia. [1] It was the residence of Deiotarus, [1] in defence of whom Cicero made an oration, addressed to the Dictator Caesar. In the text of Cicero, the name is read Luceium, [2] and, accordingly, some translators amend Strabo by writing Λούκειον.
Its site is located near Karalar, Asiatic Turkey. [3] [4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Blucium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°11′50″N 32°36′12″E / 40.19716°N 32.60322°E / 40.19716; 32.60322
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