and Tarḫuntašša. It has been suggested that Soli corresponds the coastal city Sallusa in the later Annals of Ḫattušili III, which indicates that some Luwian variant of the classical name may have predated Hellenic settlement of the area. Locally, the site is known as Viranşehir, meaning "Ruined City". Notable natives Philemon (c. 362 BC – c. 262 BC) a poet of the New Comedy. Aratus of Soli (c. 315 BC/310 BC – c. 240 BC) a didactic poet. Athenodorus of Soli (c. 3rd Century BC) a Stoic. Chrysippus of Soli (c. 279 BC – c. 206 BC) a Stoic. Crantor (4th-3rd Century BC) a philosopher of the Academy. References Gallery Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Turkey Archaeological sites in Mersin Province, Turkey Former populated places in Cilicia Greek colonies in Anatolia Populated places in ancient Cilicia Populated places established in the 1st millennium BC Tourist attractions in Mersin