Traron

Traron (Ancient Greek: Τράρων) was a town of ancient Troad, on the Hellespont.[1] Tzetzes mentions a mountain so named, also in the Troad, with which the town may be connected.[2]

Its site is located near Tek Top, 5 miles (8.0 km) southwest of Erenköy, Asiatic Turkey.[1][3]

References
  1. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Tzetzes, ad Lycrophr. 1141, 1159.
  3. 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). "Trarium". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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