an ancient kingdom of Asia, lying between the 36th and 40th degree of north latitude: bounded on the east by Syria, or rather by Mount Amanus, which separates it from that kingdom; by Pamphylia on the west; by Isauria, Cappadocia, and Armenia Minor, on the north; and by the Mediterranean sea on the south. It is surrounded by steep and craggy mountains, chiefly Taurus and Amanus, that it may be defended by a handful of resolute men against a numerous army, there being but three narrow passes leading into it, commonly called Pyra Cilicia, or the gates of Cilicia; one on the side of Cappadocia,