Antioch: Quick Facts

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Map of Turkey and surrounding countries showing the location of Antioch in south-central Turkey, near the border with Syria. Neighboring countries including Greece, Bulgaria, Georgia, Armenia, Iran, Iraq, and Cyprus are also labeled. An inset globe highlights the region within a global context.

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