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[7] And first after Osdroene, which, as has been said, I have omitted from this account, Commagene, now called Euphratensis, gradually lifts itself into eminence; 1 it is famous for the great cities of Hierapolis, the ancient Ninus, and Samosata.

1 Above the surrounding country.

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