Kys (Caria)

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Kys, or Kanebion, also known as Palaiapolis, was a town of ancient Caria. [1]

Its site is located near Bellibol in 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. 56, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°25′44″N28°25′25″E / 37.428882°N 28.423734°E / 37.428882; 28.423734