Ischopolis
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City in ancient Pontus
For the town further east along the coast also with this name, see Tripolis (Pontus).
Ischopolis (Ancient Greek: Ἰσχόπολις) was a city in ancient Pontus. It was near Pharnacia, and was in ruins even in the time of Strabo,[1] but is still noticed by Ptolemy.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. xii. p.548. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
- ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.6.5.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Ischopolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°56′17″N 38°11′42″E / 40.937989°N 38.195035°E / 40.937989; 38.195035
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