Anatolia

Anatolia
Anatolia ancient name of Asia Minor, from M.L. Anatolia, from Gk. anatole "the east," originally "sunrise" (which of course happens in the east), lit. "a rising above (the horizon)," from anatellein "to rise," from ana "up" (see ANA- (Cf. ana-)) + tellein "to accomplish, perform."

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