HYDE (city in Cappadocia)
Ancient city of Lycaonia in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Cappadocia
- Where
- 37.44° N, 33.52° E
The location is described as being woody and frequently struck by lightning. Strabo 13.4.6 The land of Hyde is situated beneath the snowy peaks of Mount Tmolus. Iliad 20 ¶30
Described in the sources
Hyde is in Lycaonia, on the confines of Galatia and Cappadocia. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.25 ¶1 +1 Some individuals identify the city of Sardes with the name Hyde. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.30 ¶1 +1 Others apply the name Hyde specifically to the Acropolis of Sardes. Strabo 13.4.6 The dwellings of the Arimi are said to have been located in this district. Strabo 13.4.6 Some people claim Hyde is the birthplace of Tychius, a skilled leather-cutter. Strabo 13.4.6
Stories and history
It is identified as one of the most notable places in Lycaonia. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.25 ¶1