Athenae (Pontus)

Rize, Pazar · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Type: Ancient city
Kind: Archaeological site
Province / district: Rize / Pazar
Elevation: 3 m
Wikidata: Q60289439

About

Athenae or Athenai (Ancient Greek: Ἀθῆναι) was a city and port of ancient Pontus, with a Greek temple of Athena. According to Arrian, it was 180 stadia east of the river Adienus, and 280 stadia west of Apsarus.

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