Chryse_(Aeolis)

Chryse (Aeolis)

Chryse (Aeolis)

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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

  1. [1]
    Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 5.30.
  2. [2]
    Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. [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). "Chrysa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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