Lystra

Probably the hometown of Timothy. There was a temple to Zeus near the gates of the city, and a statue of Hermes dedicated to Zeus was found here as well.

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Lystra

Type: City
Greek name: Λύστρα
Means: ransoming
Name today:
Mentioned in GT: 0 times
Mentioned in NT: 6 times
Position: 37.578136, 32.453182
Height above sea level: 1122m

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References (6)

Mentioned in total 6 times in the Bible:
Act 14:6, Act 14:8, Act 14:21, Act 16:1, Act 16:2, 2 Tim. 3:11

Identification

10/10. fully confirmed, archaeological findings and tradition confirm the identification of this place.

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