Attaleia. Modern Antalya. Was originally founded by Attalus II in 160 BC as a port for Perge. The city lost its territory in 79 BC as a punishment for its support of pirates based in the area. Became a Roman colony in the third Century AD.1.
Sources:
- Karl Lanckoroński, Städte Pamphyliens und Pisidiens, Band 1, Wien 1890 .[also in Polish and French]
- George E. Bean, Turkey`s Southern Shore 2nd ed. , John Murray Ltd, London 1989, p. 21-24.
Referenzen
- ↑Woordenboek der Oudheid s.v. Attalia
