GREEK MYTHOSThe Godsunder Codex · Places
TERMESSUS (city in Lycia)
Ancient city of Pamphylia in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Lycia
- Where
- 36.98° N, 30.46° E
Alexander demolished the city to open up the mountain defiles. Strabo 14.3.9 The mountain range Milya extends from the defiles located near Termessus, which provide a pass to Milyas. Strabo 13.4.17
Described in the sources
Termessus is identified as a city belonging to the region of Pisidia. Strabo 13.4.16 +1 The inhabitants of Termessus are referred to by the name Solymi. Strabo 13.4.16 A hill positioned above the fortress of Termessus is named Solymus. Strabo 13.4.16 Termessus is identified as one of the cities belonging to the Pisidians. Strabo 12.7.2 The city is located very close to and directly above the city of Cibyra. Strabo 13.4.16