About Epiphania, Cilicia
Epiphania or Epiphaneia (Ancient Greek: Ἐπιφανεία) was a city in Cilicia Secunda (Cilicia Trachea), in Anatolia.
The city was originally called Oeniandos or Oiniandos, and was located in the area of the northern tip of the Gulf of Iskenderun, on the route from Missis to Antioch. In the 2nd century BC the city was renamed Epiphania, in honour of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, King of Syria from 175 BC to 164 BC.
The city is mentioned in the writings of Ptolemy, Ammianus and Pliny the Elder.
Cicero stayed there briefly during his exile. In 66 BC, the Roman general Pompey led a campaign against the Mediterranean pirates. After the surrender of the pirates, they were dispersed and many were settled at Epiphania.
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Location and Access
Epiphania, Cilicia is located in Erzin district, Hatay. Coordinates are 36.97320, 36.12061. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Hatay.
Places to Visit Near Epiphania, Cilicia
Historical Places
Epiphania Doğu Hamamı
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Erzin Train Station
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Kara Höyük (Erzin)
Religious Sites
Erzin Central Mosque
Nature & Outdoors
Burnaz Plajı
Nature & Outdoors
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Muttalip Höyük (Erzin)
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Kinet Höyük
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Trapessac
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Koz Castle
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Antioch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Hatay
- District Erzin
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 36.97320, 36.12061
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