During the Crusades, Antioch was the capital of the Principality of Antioch, one of four Crusader states that were founded in the Levant. Its inhabitants were known as Antiochenes. The remains of the …

Antioch, populous city of ancient Syria and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was …

Feb 22, 2013 · Antioch or Antiochia was an ancient city located on the Orontes River near the Amanus Mountains in Syria. The “land of four cities” - Seleucia, Apamea, Laodicea, and Antiochia - was …

Populous city of ancient Syria, and now a major town of south-central Turkey. It lies near the mouth of the Orontes River, about 12 miles (19 km) northwest of the Syrian border. Antioch was founded in …

With a population of over 100,000 people, Antioch has become the heart of Eastern Contra Costa County, offering a variety of employment, shopping and vast recreational activities.

Once host to such famous visitors as Constantine the Great, Trajan, Julius Caesar, John Chrysostom, and Diocletian, Antioch was the capital of Ancient Syria and the leading city of the Roman East in the …

Jul 24, 2025 · Antioch on the Orontes, an ancient Greek city on the eastern side of the Orontes River, was one of the most glorious of all the Greek cities in the world.

While a provincial Turkish city now known as Antakya, it was once known as the “Queen of the East”. It was founded in 307 BC by the founder of the Seleucid dynasty, Seleucus I. It thrived during the …

Dec 7, 2024 · Explore the rich historical and biblical significance of Antioch, from its founding to its impact on early Christian doctrine and key archaeological finds.

Antioch stands as one of the most monumental cities in both biblical and world history, a place where cultures converged, ideas flourished, and the Christian faith took a decisive and transformative turn.