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Province of Cappadocia (Byzantium)
Author(s) : IBR (31/12/2003)Translation : Velentzas Georgios
For citation: IBR , "Province of Cappadocia (Byzantium)",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=8689>
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The early Byzantine province of Cappadocia in eastern Asia Minor was established by Diocletian. Its metropolis was the city of Caesarea. It was divided in 371 into Cappadocia I and Cappadocia II. The region of Cappadocia is known for its exceptional geomorphology and was the birthplace of several prominent church fathers and theologians.
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Diocese of Pontica
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Cappadocia
Geographical Location
eastern Asia Minor, modern central Turkey
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