Delphin (Thrace)

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Delphin or Karandas was a town of ancient Thrace, inhabited during Roman times. [1]

Its site is located north of Fındıklı in European Turkey. [1] [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World . Princeton University Press. p. 53, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 41°01′48″N28°59′11″E / 41.029913°N 28.986447°E / 41.029913; 28.986447