Papers of the American School of Classical Studies at Athens (3.1884-1885)

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THE WOLFE EXPEDITION

A chain of low mountains runs off from Aladja Dagh about due
north, in such fashion that Aladja Dagh stands about in the angle of
a right angle of mountains, one side of which is formed by Tchilkhane
Dagh and Aladja Dagh, and the other side by Aladja Dagh, Elbenghi
Kalesi D., Kyreshli D., Eldashat D., Kara Tepe, Utch Pufiar D.,
and Kayalii Dagh.

Leaving Mai we pass through the villages Tchukur Tchimen,
Tekke, Sadiiklar, and Tchomaklar, all in canons. Before reaching
Khatiin Serai the plateau falls gradually off, and we enter the broad
plain in which Khatiin Serai is situated. This plain is bounded on
the east by the low mountain range called Abbas Dagh, which comes
to an end somewhere near Ali Beikieui.

No. 242.

Khatiin Serai {Lystra). Large quadrangular pedestal at the
ancient site now called Zoldera. Copy and impression.

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Divum Augi'ustum)
Col(onia) Iul(ia) Fe-
lix Gemina
Lustra
conse-
cravit

d(ecreto) d(ecurionum).

This inscription locates Lystra definitely. The site of Lystra is
now called Zoldera; it is on the left bank of the Koprii Tchai, and
fifteen minutes north of Khatiin Serai. The Acropolis of Lystra
resembles in every respect the Tels so common in Assyria.