Sites & cities that bear the name of Zeugma

Zeugma

Today in : Turkey
First trace of activity : ca. 4th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 11th century C.E
Recorded names : Ζεῦγμα

Description : Zeugma (Greek: Ζεῦγμα) is an ancient city of Commagene; located in modern Gaziantep Province, Turkey. It was named for the bridge of boats, or zeugma, that crossed the Euphrates river at that location.

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