Tauris
Tauris is a historical toponym that has appeared in classical and early modern geographic literature to denote a mountainous region associated with the Taurus range in southern Anatolia, roughly corresponding to parts of modern-day southern Turkey. The term has been used by various authors to describe the rugged hinterland rather than a singular political entity, and its precise boundaries have varied over time.
Etymology and usage of the name reflect its connection to the Taurus mountains. Tauris is a Latinized
Geography and historical context: The Tauris region encompasses portions of the Taurus mountain chain and the
In culture and modern usage: Tauris appears in classical travelogues, geographies, and some early modern maps