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.
The fortress in the old Armenian Capital Sis | |
Shown within Turkey | |
Location | Near the modern town of Kozan, Adana Province, Turkey |
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Coordinates | 37°26′40″N 35°48′37″E |
History | |
Builder | Hittites And Armenians |
Founded | 3rd millennium BC |
Abandoned | 1921 |
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