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Hyrcanis (Lydia)

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Hyrcanis (Lydia)

Hyrcanis or Hyrkaneis was a Roman and Byzantine era city and Bishopric, located at modern Papazli. It was in ancient Lydia, Western Turkey.

The city minted its own coins.

The city was also the seat of an ancient Bishopric. Known Bishops include:

  • Asyncritus
  • John Attendee at First Council of Constantinople
  • Eustathius
  • Dionesius fl.1157
  • References

    Hyrcanis (Lydia) Wikipedia