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Antiocheia ad Cragum is a coastal city located within the boundaries of Güneyköy Village, Gazipaşa District of modern-day Antalya, in the region known in antiquity as Mountainous Cilicia. Although situated along the Mediterranean coast, the city’s center was built on a sheltered area approximately 300–350 meters above sea level, surrounded by rocky and steep slopes. This strategic location made it a refuge for Cilician pirates who raided neighboring cities and merchant ships during the Hellenist