Sophene

Sophene (red) as a Roman province.

Meaning

Proper Noun

Province of ancient Armenia and of the Roman Empire, located to the south-west of Greater Armenia. Independent kingdom from 3rd century B.C. until 90's B.C. Lies in modern-day southeastern Turkey.

Origin

Via Latin Sōphēnē, from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή, probably of Urartian origin. Compare the Armenian name: Ծոփք.

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