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Syrian tetrapolis
The Syrian tetrapolis consisted of the cities Antioch, Seleucia Pieria, Apamea, and Laodicea in Syria.
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Tetrapolis of Seleuceia
The region known as 'Seleucis of Syria' was administered by a Tetrapolis of the four largest cities founded by Seleucus Nicator;
- Antioch Epidaphne —from the name of his father and the largest city.
- Laodiceia —from his mother.
- Apameia —from his wife Apama.
- Seleuceia in Pieria —eponym of the founder.
Upper Syria
Under the Macedonian kings, Upper Syria (Syria Superior) was divided into four parts (tetrarchies) which were named after their capitals;
- Seleukeia Near Belos
- Seleukeia In Pieria/Seleukeia On the Bay of Issos
- Seleucia at the Zeugma
- Seleucia ad Pyramum
- Seleucia ad Calycadnum
Under the Romans, the province was divided into nine districts :
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