Isaurian
The Isaurians were an ancient people who inhabited the mountainous region of Isauria in southern Asia Minor, roughly corresponding to the modern-day provinces of Antalya and Konya in Turkey. They are first mentioned in historical records by the Greek historian Strabo in the 1st century BC. The Isaurians were known for their martial prowess and their difficult, rugged homeland, which made them formidable adversaries and provided them with a degree of independence.
Throughout the Roman and Byzantine periods, the Isaurians played a significant role in military affairs. They
Despite facing some discrimination, Zeno and other Isaurians left a lasting mark on Byzantine history. Their