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Tarsus , city (1990 pop. 191,333), S Turkey, in Cilicia, on the Tarsus (anc. Cydnus) River, near the Mediterranean Sea. It is an agricultural trade center; copper, zinc, chromium, and coal are mined in the region. Ancient Tarsus, first mentioned in the 8th cent. BC, was the capital of Cilicia and one of the most important cities of Asia Minor. It reached the height of its prosperity and cultural achievement under Roman rule. The city was destroyed by the Arabs c.AD 660 and was rebuilt by them in the 780s. It was captured by the Ottoman Turks in 1515. The apostle Paul was born there.

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Tarsus an ancient city in southern Turkey, the capital of Cilicia and the birthplace of St Paul1, originally known as Saul of Tarsus.

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tarsus (anat.) posterior parts of the foot. XVII. — Gr. tarsós flat of the foot.

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