Tabala (Ancient Greek: Τάβαλα), was a Roman and Byzantine town and a Bishopric in ancient Lydia (now Turkey). Tabala was on the Hermus River, and minted its own coins.[1][2] It was probably mentioned by Hierocles under the name of Gabala,[3] which is perhaps only miswritten for Tabala. It is even possible that it may be the town of Tabae or Tabai (Τάβαι), which Stephanus of Byzantium assigns to Lydia.[4]
Its site is located near Burgaz in Asiatic Turkey.[5][6]
A See at Tabala was founded in the Roman era, and remains today a titular see of the Roman Catholic Church.[7][8] Known Bishops
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Tabala". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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