Bonita (Paphlagonia)

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Bonita was a town of ancient Paphlagonia, inhabited in Roman times. [1] The name does not occur among ancient authors but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is located near Meğre, Asiatic Turkey. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World . Princeton University Press. p. 86, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 41°29′15″N33°07′30″E / 41.48741°N 33.125022°E / 41.48741; 33.125022


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