Ancient Lydian city in Anatolia
Setae/Saittai among the cities of Lydia (c. 50 AD) Setae ,Setai (Ancient Greek :Σέται ),Settae ,Settai (Σέτται),Saettae ,Saittai , orSaittae (Σαίτται), was a town ofancient Lydia ,[ 1] Sidas Kaleh [ 2] [ 3] Turkey .[ 4] [ 5] ruins of that town consist of astadium ,[ 6] ruins of several temples.[ 7] [ 8] Ptolemy [ 9] Hierocles .[ 10]
The city was located between the upper reaches of theRiver Hermus and its tributary theHyllus ,[ 11] Katakekaumene
Its site is located atSidas Kale , nearİcikler inAsiatic Turkey .[ 12] [ 13]
The city struckcoins and was visited by the EmperorHadrian .[ 14]
TheApollo Aksyros Temple is located in the ancient city. In one of thesteles of the temple, there is an inscription which reads "Melita and Makedon stole Eia’s fishnet and other belongings. Therefore, they were punished by God. Their parents consulted Apollon Aksyros for their sake and made a vow...".[ 15]
Setae was also the seat of aByzantine Bishopric . Bishop Limenius signed theChalcedon Creed [ 16] [ 17] [ 18] Council of Chalcedon . Limenius signed the documents at theCouncil of Ephesus .[ 19] Islamic area now, under the name Saittae, it remains atitular see of theRoman Catholic Church .[ 20]
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This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Setae".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.