Ostreodes

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Ostreodes was a town of ancient Thrace, inhabited during Roman times. [1]

Its site is located below Tophane 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′26″N28°58′36″E / 41.023812°N 28.976566°E / 41.023812; 28.976566