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Olbia (Cilicia)

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Olbia (Ancient Greek: Ὀλβία) was a town of ancient Cilicia, mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium.[1] William Smith conjectures that Stephanus may have been confused with the town of Olbasa/Olbe.[2]

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  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ Public Domain Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Olbia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Olbia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.