CAPPADOCIA, an ancient kingdom of Asia, comprehending all that country which lies between Mount Taurus and the Euxine sea. It was divided by the Persians into two satrapies or governments; by the Macedonians into two kingdoms, the one called Cappadocia ad Taurum; the other Cappadocia ad Pontum, and commonly Pontus; for the history, &c. of which last, see the article PONTUS.