Ischopolis

Ischopolis (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]

For the town further east along the coast also with this name, see Tripolis (Pontus).

References
  1. Strabo. Geographica. xii. p.548. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
  2. Ptolemy. The Geography. 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.


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