Mosaic Floor Panel Roman Originally uploaded by mharrsch
Imperial 2nd century CE
from a villa at Daphne
near Antioch Syria
Antioch In the ancient world there were 16 cities and towns called Antioch by Seleucus Nicator, the founder of the Seleucid Empire.
All were named in honor of his father, Antiochus.
The largest was Antioch in Syria, which he founded in 301 BCE. A commercial and intellectual hub, its inhabitants were noted for their caustic wit and bent for coining nicknames.
The first Gentile Christian Church was formed at Antioch in Syria.
Christians appeared in droves, most likely being called “Christians” for the first time at Antioch.
At Antioch a school of thought solidified in which scripture was interpreted literally. The early city was destroyed by an earthquake in 526.
Today, Antakya is the capital of the Hatay province in Southern Turkey.
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