It was the practice of the Romans to punish crimnals, this method was brought from Asia Minor , todays Turkey.
The country that is part of Europe and Asia [Minor] that belonged to the ancient Lydians, Phrygians, Aeolians and Ionians is todays Turkey.
anatola
The leading city of Asia Minor was Ephesus.
No, they are Greeks of Minor Asia, native to the northern part of Minor Asia long before the Turks arrived in Minor Asia.
Persian Empire
Asia Minor is also referred to as Anatolia.
Asia Minor is now known as Turkey
Because that part of Asia was considered the smaller, or minor, part of the continent.
. . . Yes
Jesus was killed on the cross on a hil called Golgotha. The cross was punishment for top criminals, It was brought by the Romans from Asia Minor , todays Turkey.
lydian -is an ancient language of Asia minor