- A settlement in Cilicia
Olba and Diokaisareia are two related ancient cities in Cilicia, Olba was the seat of a priest dynasty whose sanctuary, the Temple of Zeus Olbios was about 4 km
- A settlement in Cilicia
Olba and Diokaisareia are two related ancient cities in Cilicia, Olba was the seat of a priest dynasty whose sanctuary, the Temple of Zeus Olbios was about 4 km to the west. Around this temple, the city Diokaisareia developed.
Modern location: Uzuncaburç, Turkey
radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right from behind; AYT K M IOVΛIOC ΦIΛIΠΠOC CE / B
City goddess seated left, Tyche standing left, holding rudder and cornucopia; river-god Calycadnus swimming right below; AΔPI ΔIOKAICAPEΩN MHTPO KEN / NAT/ ΩN
Ref: SNG France 2, 881; Staffieri, Dioca...