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Nyssa

Aksaray · Archaeological site

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Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Aksaray
Elevation
948 m
Wikidata
Q3563362

About

Nyssa (Ancient Greek: Νύσσα) was a town and bishopric in Cappadocia, Asia Minor. It is important in the history of Christianity due to being the see of the prominent 4th century bishop Gregory of Nyssa. Today, its name continues to be used as a titular see in the Eastern Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church.

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