Manava (Pamphylia)

Manava was a city located in the region of Pamphylia in ancient Anatolia (modern-day Turkey). Its precise location remains uncertain, although it is believed to have been situated inland from the coastal cities. Historical sources mentioning Manava are scarce, and its importance appears to have been relatively minor compared to other Pamphylian cities like Perge, Aspendos, and Side.

Evidence for the existence of Manava primarily comes from its coinage. The city issued its own coins, mostly during the Roman Imperial period, indicating a degree of autonomy and economic activity. These coins often bear the name of the city (ΜΑΝΑΥΑ) and images of Roman emperors or local deities. The study of these coins provides some limited insight into the city's history and its connections to the wider Roman world.

Due to the lack of extensive textual or archaeological evidence, little is known about the political organization, social structure, or religious practices of Manava. The city likely participated in the general economic and cultural life of Pamphylia, benefiting from trade and agriculture in the fertile coastal plain. Its decline and eventual abandonment are undocumented, but it likely followed the general patterns of decline experienced by many smaller settlements in the region during the late Roman and Byzantine periods.