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 324 STRABO. CASAUB. 570. dus, 1 which are Pamphylian cities, occupy heights, all of which are planted with olives. The parts above these, a mountain- ous country, are occupied by the Catennenses, who border upon the Selgeis and the Homonadeis. The Sagalasseis occupy the parts within the Taurus towards Milyas. 2. Artemidorus says that Selge, Sagalassus, Petnelissus, Adada, Tymbrias, Cremna, Pityassus, (Tityassus ?) Amblada, Anabura, Sinda, Aarassus, Tarbassus, Termessus, are cities of the Pisidians. Of these some are entirely among the moun- tains, others extend on each side even as far as the country at the foot of the mountains, and reach to Pamphylia and Milyas, and border on Phrygians, Lydians, and Carians, all of whom are disposed to peace, although situated to the north. 2 The Pamphylians, who partake much of the character of the Cilician nation, do not altogether abstain from predatory enterprises, nor permit the people on the confines to live in peace, although they occupy the southern parts of the country at the foot of Taurus. On the confines of Phrygia and Caria, are Tabae, 3 Sinda, and Amblada, whence is procured the Amblada wine, which is used in diet prescribed for the sick. 3. All the rest of the mountain tribes of the Pisidians whom I have spoken of are divided into states governed by tyrants, and follow like the Cilicians a predatory mode of life. It is said that anciently some of the Leleges, a wander- ing people, were intermixed with them, and from the similar- ity of their habits and manners settled there. Selge 4 had the rank of a city from the first when founded by the Lacedaemonians, but at a still earlier period by Calchas. Latterly it has maintained its condition and flourished in con- sequence of its excellent constitution and government, so that at one time it had a population of 20,000 persons. The place deserves admiration from the advantages which nature has bestowed upon it. Among the summits of Taurus is a very fertile tract capable of maintaining many thousand inhabit- ants. Many spots produce the olive and excellent vines, and afford abundant pasture for animals of all kinds. Above and 1 Balkesi. 2 To the north of the chain of Taurus which commenced at the pro- montory Trogilium opposite Samos. Tabas. * Surk.