Olbia (Cilicia)

Olbia (Ancient Greek: Ὀλβία) was a town of ancient Cilicia, mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium.[1] William Smith conjectures that Stephanus may have been confused with the town of Olbasa or Olbe.[2]

References
  1. Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. s.v.
  2.  Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Olbia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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