Sis (ancient city)

Sis (Armenian: Սիս) was the capital of the Armenian Kingdom of Cilicia. The massive fortified complex is just to the southwest of the modern Turkish town of Kozan in Adana Province.

Sis
The fortress in the old Armenian Capital Sis
Shown within Turkey
LocationNear the modern town of Kozan, Adana Province, Turkey
Coordinates37°26′40″N 35°48′37″E
History
BuilderHittites And Armenians
Founded3rd millennium BC
Abandoned1921
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