"I am a Jew, from Tarsus in Cilicia, a citizen of no obscure city..." (Acts 21:39) When St. Paul spoke these words, he wasn't just identifying his birthplace; he was claiming a heritage from one of the most sophisticated intellectual and commercial hubs of the Roman Empire. Today, Tarsus remains a cornerstone of biblical history, inviting travelers to walk the same streets where Saul of Tarsus once stood. Location Kızılmurat mah., Tarsus, Mersin Province, Turkey Coordinates 3