Isauria

/ aɪˈsɔːrɪə /

noun

an ancient district of S central Asia Minor, chiefly on the N slopes of the W Taurus Mountains

Lycaonia had all the Iconian plain; but Isauria began as soon as the foothills were reached.

Pisidia, part of which had hitherto been included in one province with Isauria, was also detached, and made to include Iconium.

It is agreed that Leo was a native of Isauria, and that Conon was his primitive name.

Isauria and Egypt he visited in the character of a conqueror, Gaul in the character of a deliverer.

In compensation Isauria received the eastern part of Pamphylia.

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