Genetes

Ordu · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Type: Ancient city
Kind: Archaeological site
Province / district: Ordu
Elevation: 4 m
Wikidata: Q65048848

About

Genetes (Ancient Greek: Γενήτης) was a harbour town on the Black Sea coast of ancient Pontus near Cotyora. The Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax calls it Genesintis (Γενέσιντις). There were a river and promontory of the same name.

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Location

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