Skandos

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Skandos was a town of ancient Cappadocia, inhabited in Byzantine times. [1]

Its site is located near Talas, 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. 63, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 38°43′51″N35°24′02″E / 38.730968°N 35.400559°E / 38.730968; 35.400559