It is notable though that in the Acts of the Apostles Barnabas was called Zeus, and Paul was thought to be Hermes by Lycaonians, and this makes some other researchers to believe that Lycaonian language was actually a Greek dialect, the remnant of which can still be found in the Cappadocian Greek language which is ...

Where is lycaonia today?

Lycaonia, ancient region in the interior of Anatolia north of the Taurus Mountains, inhabited by a wild and warlike aboriginal people who pastured sheep and wild asses on the bleak central highlands.

What is derbe called today?

Ancient site of Derbe is located 20 km (12 miles) north-east of Karaman, at 1010 meters (3310 feet) above the sea level. Today the site is known as Kerti Höyük (mound), 3 km north of Ekinözü (former Asiran) village.