Sophene
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Alternative forms[edit]
- Tsopk (from Armenian)
Etymology[edit]
Via Latin Sōphēnē, from Ancient Greek Σωφηνή (Sōphēnḗ), probably of Urartian origin. Compare the Armenian name: Ծոփք (Copʻkʻ).
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Sophene
- (historical) 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.
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Translations[edit]
province of ancient Armenia and the Roman Empire
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