Chryse (Aeolis)
Chryse (Greek: Χρύση) was a town of ancient Aeolis in western Asia Minor, mentioned by Pliny as no longer existing in his time.[1]
The site of Chryse is tentatively located at Mağara Tepe, near Akçay.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 5.30.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56, and directory notes accompanying.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Chrysa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Coordinates: 39°35′06″N 26°55′41″E / 39.585106°N 26.928091°E
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