Atlas Biblica

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    Patara

    Πάταρα

    Patara was a coastal city in Lycia (modern-day Turkey) where Paul changed ships during his journey to Jerusalem.

    Where the story of Patara happensWhere the gazetteer locates Patara, framed to them: Patara. Each dot is a coordinate from the gazetteer. The coastline is a modern one, simplified; no border, road or settlement of any period is drawn, and no line joins two points, because the rows state where and not in what order.Patara
    Where the gazetteer locates Patara
    verses
    1
    first named
    Acts 21:1
    last named
    Acts 21:1
    feature
    settlement
    coordinates
    36.26°N · 29.31°E
    settlement36.26°N · 29.31°E

    Patara (OpenBible)

    The gazetteer records one identification, and no competing one.

    Description

    Patara in the text

    In the words of STEPBible TIPNR:

    Patara was a significant port city in the province of Lycia, located on the southwestern coast of modern-day Turkey. It is mentioned in the New Testament in Act.21.1, which records that Paul, during his third missionary journey, changed ships at Patara while traveling from Rhodes to Tyre on his way to Jerusalem. Patara was known for its temple and oracle of Apollo, as well as its harbor and maritime trade. The city was also famous for its lighthouse, which was one of the most renowned in the ancient world. Although the biblical reference to Patara is brief, it provides insight into the trade routes and transportation methods used by early Christians in the Mediterranean region.

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    1. Acts1 verse

      21:1

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    ElsewhereJerusalemThe capital of Israel, a holy city for three religionsElsewhereEgyptAncient nation; Israelites enslaved there; plagues and ExodusElsewhereJordanA river and region, significant in Israel's history

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