Astra was a town of ancient Isauria, inhabited in Roman times.[1] The name does not occur among ancient authors but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence.[1]

Its site is located near Tamaşalık, Asiatic Turkey,[1][2] where an ancient theatre has been found.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 66, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

37°03′25″N 32°21′27″E / 37.05683°N 32.35753°E / 37.05683; 32.35753


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