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Cappadocia (Greek: Καππαδοκία) was a Hellenistic-era Iranian kingdom [1] [2] centered in the historical region of Cappadocia in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey). It developed from the former Achaemenid satrapy of Cappadocia , and it was founded by its last satrap , Ariarathes (later Ariarathes I).
Cappadocia (/ k æ p ə ˈ d oʊ ʃ ə ˌ-ˈ d oʊ k i ə /; Turkish: Kapadokya, from Ancient Greek: Καππαδοκία) is a historical region in Central Anatolia region, Turkey.It is largely in the provinces of Nevşehir, Kayseri, Aksaray, Kırşehir, Sivas and Niğde.
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Ariarathes I, 331–322 BC; The hitherto satrap, Ariarathes I managed to keep control of most or all Cappadocia, as independent prince leading the resistance against conquerors, even after Alexander the Great's conquest of the Persians; however, in 322 BC, he was crucified by Perdiccas, Alexander's general and (after Alexander's death) regent.
The Cappadocia region, in modern-day Turkey, was an early site of Christian activity. The Cappadocians advanced the development of early Christian theology , for example the doctrine of the Trinity , [ 2 ] : 22 and are highly respected as saints in both Western and Eastern churches.
The area known as Cappadocia today was known to the Ancient Persians as Katpatuka, a name which the Greeks altered into Καππαδοκία (Cappadocia). [8] The word is essentially of unknown etymology, [9] [10] but some have argued that it means "the land of beautiful horses".
Cappadocia was a province of the Roman Empire in Anatolia (modern central-eastern Turkey), with its capital at Caesarea.It was established in 17 AD by the Emperor Tiberius (ruled 14–37 AD), following the death of Cappadocia's last king, Archelaus.
History of Cappadocia. Subcategories. This category has the following 3 subcategories, out of 3 total. A. Ancient Cappadocia (5 C, 7 P) B. Byzantine Cappadocia (2 C ...