🧿 Cyrrhus

Syria · Asia · 36.74°N, 36.96°E

Cyrrhus is a city in ancient Syria founded by Seleucus Nicator, one of Alexander the Great's generals. Other names for the city include Coricium, Corice, Hagioupolis, Nebi Huri, and Khoros. A false etymology of the sixth century connects it to Cyrus, king of Persia due to the resemblance of the names. The former Roman/Byzantine (arch)bishopric is now a double Catholic titular see.

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Country	Syria
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	36.74°N, 36.96°E · view on map

Cyrrhus is located in Syria, in Asia.

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