Maps of Tarsus - Tarsus Map, Turkey

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Tarsus

Tarsus is a famous province of Icel (Mersin) city, which is in Mediterranean region, with its history, culture, art, commerce and natural beauties. As being a history and science center, serving to different religions for years, it was the interest center of the world.St. Paul, first disciple of Jesus Christ, Daniyal Prophet, Bilal - i Habesi, muezzin of Hz. Muhammed, Harun Resid's son Caliph Ma'mun and famous philosopher of Antic Era, Aristo, descendant of doctors, Lokman Hekim, Egypt Queen, Cleopatra and Roman Commander, Antonius had lived in Tarsus.

Pre historical development of Tarsus is reaching to Neolithic Period. Neolithic Period is followed by Kalkeolitic, Early Bronze Age settlements. It is reigned by Hittite, Asur, Persia, Macedonia, Roman, Byzantium, Seljukian and Ottoman States.