Lissa (Ancient Greek: Λίσσα) was a town of ancient Lycia, mentioned by Ptolemy.[1]

Its site is located near Kızılağaç, Anatolia, Turkey.[2][3] Inscriptions and tombs have been found at the site.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.101.
  2. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
  3. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  4. ↑ "The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, LISSA Turkey".

36°39′51″N 28°50′21″E / 36.664252°N 28.839144°E / 36.664252; 28.839144


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