Edessa

Edessa (Ancient Greek: Ἔδεσσα; Classical Syriac: ܐܘܪܗܝ‎ Urhay; Armenian: Եդեսիա) is the historical name of an ancient town in upper Mesopotamia, refounded on an ancient site by Seleucus I Nicator. For the modern history of the city, see Şanlıurfa.

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