Nicopolis orNikopolis (Ancient Greek:Νικόπολις, "city of victory") was an inland town in the extreme east ofancient Cilicia, inhabited duringHellenistic,Roman, andByzantine times.[1] It was founded near the site of theBattle of Issus, and is mentioned by numerous ancient writers.[2]
Its site is located nearİslahiye inAsiatic Turkey.[1][3]
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Issus".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Issus".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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