Pontus

This page is about the geographic location. For the Greek god, see Pontus (mythology).

Ancient Region of Anatolia Pontus (Πόντος)
Location	North eastern Anatolia
State existed:	302-64 BC
Nation	Leucosyri
Historical capitals	Amasya
Famous rulers	Mithradates Eupator
Roman province	Pontus

Pontus (Greek: Πόντος) is a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea.

Related pages

• Pontic language
• Pontic Greeks
• Amazons (mythological women warriors)