Kymnissa

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Kymnissa was a town of ancient Caria, near Termera. The name does not occur in ancient authors but is derived from epigraphic evidence. [1]

Its site is located near Akçe Köy, Asiatic 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. 61, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°00′31″N27°16′25″E / 37.00864°N 27.273513°E / 37.00864; 27.273513