Phaselis
LocationsGeographical Setting
An ancient port city located on the southern coast of Asia Minor, situated between the cities of Side and Patara.
What is the meaning of Phaselis in the Bible?
Phaselis was an ancient port city in Lycia, Southern Asia Minor, located on a peninsula with mountains behind it. It was known for its trade connections and production of attar of roses. The city was important in ancient times, striking its own coins and serving as a bishop's residence in Byzantine times.
SIGNIFICANCE
Understanding Phaselis provides geographical context for the maritime trade routes and cultural interactions in the eastern Mediterranean during the biblical era, illustrating the network of cities through which early Christian messages and goods traveled.
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Source Attribution
Built upon the 1915 International Standard Bible Encyclopedia and Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897). Entries have been modernized, checked for academic truthfulness, and shortened for clarity.