Pontus (region)
Ancient Region of Anatolia Pontus (Πόντος) | |
Location | North eastern Anatolia |
State existed: | 302-64 BC |
Nation | Leucosyri |
Historical capitals | Amasya |
Famous rulers | Mithridates VI Eupator |
Roman province | Pontus |
Pontus (Greek: Πόντος) is a historical region on the southern coast of the Black Sea. Today it is part of Turkey.
Pontus (region) Media
Anatolia or Asia Minor in the Greco-Roman period: The classical regions, including Pontus, and their main settlements.
The Diocese of Pontus and its provinces, c. 400 AD
Sumela Monastery in Pontic Mountains
Related pages
- Pontic Greeks
- Amazons (mythological women warriors)