Abila Lysaniou

Abila Lysaniou
Ἄβιλα
Abila Lysaniou is located in Syria
Abila Lysaniou
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Alternative nameἌβιλα ἐπικαλουμένη Λυσανίου
LocationSyria
RegionRif Dimashq Governorate
Coordinates33°37′36″N 36°06′21″E / 33.626667°N 36.105833°E / 33.626667; 36.105833

Abila Lysaniou or Abila Lysaniae or Abila (Ancient Greek: Ἄβιλα ἐπικαλουμένη Λυσανίου or Ἄβιλα)[1] was an ancient city, on the Abana River and capital of ancient Abilene, Coele-Syria.

  1. ^ Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Abila" . Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.