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Nora
Author(s) : Leka Evridiki (6/9/2001)Translation : Velentzas Georgios
For citation: Leka Evridiki, "Nora",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=12267>
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Αncient fortress in western Cappadocia identified either with the fortress at Gelin Tepe, near Sivrihisar, or with the fortified acropolis at Viranşehir, near Helvadere. Eumenes of Cardia was besieged in Nora in 320 BC by Antigonus I Monophthalmus.
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Kingdom of Cappadocia, strategia of Garsauritis
Historical Region
Cappadocia
Geographical Location
East Turkey
Other Names
Νeroassos
1. Location – Name
2. Τhe Fortress at Gelin Tepe
3. The Acropolis and the Roman Necropolis of Viranşehir
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