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Aurelia Neapolis

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Aurelia Neapolis, or Neapolis (Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις), was an inland town of ancient Caria, between Orthosia and Aphrodisias, at the foot of Mount Cadmus, in the neighbourhood of Harpasa.[1][2] During Roman times, it bore the name of Aurelia Neapolis.[3] Its site is located near modern Inebolu, Turkey.[3][4]

References

  1. Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.2.19.
  2. Hierocles. Synecdemus. Vol. p. 688.
  3. 3.0 3.1 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  4. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

File:PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Neapolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. 37°41′25″N 28°23′52″E / 37.690157°N 28.397699°E / 37.690157; 28.397699