Syneta (Caria)

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Syneta was a town of ancient Caria, inhabited during Hellenistic times. [1] Its name does not occur among ancient authors, but is inferred from epigraphic and other evidence. [1]

Its site is tentatively located near Bucakköy in 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. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°54′26″N28°44′13″E / 37.907299°N 28.73706°E / 37.907299; 28.73706