OLBA (city in Cilicia)
Ancient city in Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Cilicia
- Where
- 36.58° N, 33.93° E
Olbe is located in a mountainous area above Soli and Cyinda. Strabo 14.5.10 Ajax, son of Teucer, is credited with founding the temple in Olbe. Strabo 14.5.10 The region was known as the dominion of Teucer following the removal of robbers, and most priests in the area bore the names Teucer or Ajax. Strabo 14.5.10
Described in the sources
The city contains a temple dedicated to Jupiter. Strabo 14.5.10
Stories and history
Antony and Cleopatra granted the government to Aba as a favor. Strabo 14.5.10 The area became a refuge for robbers after many tyrants seized control. Strabo 14.5.10 The priest of the local temple held authority over the Tracheiotis region. Strabo 14.5.10 Aba, daughter of a tyrant, gained control of the government through marriage. Strabo 14.5.10 Aba was eventually dispossessed of her position, but the government remained with her descendants. Strabo 14.5.10