Sarpedon (Ancient Greek: Σαρπηδών) was a coastal town of ancient Cilicia, mentioned by the anonymous author of the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax as abandoned in his time (c. 330s BCE).[1]

Its site is likely located near Cape Sarpedonion (Incekum Burnu)[2] in Asiatic Turkey.

References edit

  1. ^ Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax 102.
  2. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.