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Pontus (region)
region in the eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the geographic location. For the Greek god, see Pontus (mythology).
Pontus (Greek: Πόντος) is a historical region on the southern coast of the Black Sea. Today it is part of Turkey.
Ancient Region of Anatolia Pontus (Πόντος) | |
Location | North eastern Anatolia |
State existed: | 302-64 BC |
Nation | Leucosyri |
Historical capitals | Amasya |
Famous rulers | Mithridates VI Eupator |
Roman province | Pontus |