Karousa/Polichnion is an ancient settlement that was part of the historical landscape of the Pontus and Lesser Armenia regions, stretching along the strategic Black Sea coast in the northeastern part of ancient Anatolia. This city was situated within the dynamic structure of the region,...

Gadilon/Helega? is believed to be a settlement located in the northeastern part of ancient Anatolia, on the strategic border of the Pontus and Lesser Armenia regions. Although its identity has not been definitively established, this area historically served as a center for the powerful Kingdom of...

Koloussa is an ancient settlement located in northern Anatolia, at the intersection of the Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia regions. Situated within modern Turkey, in inland Paphlagonia, this ancient city was part of a broad historical geography and influenced by various civilizations. The...

Kobara is an ancient settlement believed to be located near the Black Sea coast, at the intersection of the ancient Anatolian regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia. Although detailed information about it is scarce due to the uncertainty of its name and limited references in ancient...

Kromna is an ancient settlement located in the northwestern part of ancient Anatolia, within the interior of the Paphlagonia region. Situated in a mountainous geography, though relatively close to the Black Sea coast, this city maintained its existence within the general historical flow of the...

Kurtoğlu is a settlement located on the Black Sea coast of ancient Anatolia, at the intersection of the Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia regions. This ancient site, reflecting the commercial and strategic importance of the region, is particularly notable for its position on the Black Sea trade...

Kytoros was an important port and settlement located on the Black Sea coast of ancient Paphlagonia, near the modern-day district of Kurucaşile in Bartın province. Prominently mentioned in ancient sources for its trade in boxwood, the city played a strategic role within maritime and regional trade...

Marsylla or Kallistratia, believed to be located on the northern coast of ancient Paphlagonia, on the Black Sea, is a mysterious ancient settlement whose identity and precise location remain contentious. The existence of two different names reflects uncertainties regarding the city's ethnic...

Mokata? is an unidentified ancient settlement believed to be located at the intersection of the ancient regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia, on the Black Sea coast of ancient Anatolia. Reflecting the commercial and strategic importance of the region, this city may have been part of the...

Örenşehir is an ancient settlement located at the intersection of the ancient Anatolian regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia, forming a significant part of the Black Sea coast. Throughout its history, it witnessed the region's trade and maritime activities, maintaining its existence under...

Parthenia is an important ancient settlement located in northern ancient Anatolia, on the Black Sea coast, situated at the intersection of the regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia. Mentioned in ancient sources, this city was particularly notable for its strategic position on the Black Sea...

Pimolisa was a fortified city in antiquity, located in the region of Paphlagonia on the banks of the Halys (Kızılırmak) River. Notable for its strategic location, this settlement, although already ruined by the late 1st century BCE and early 1st century CE, during the lifetime of the renowned...

Founded in 64 BCE by the Roman general Pompey in the Paphlagonian region, within the valley of the Amnias River (modern Gökırmak), Pompeiopolis/Sebaste became an important settlement during the Roman Imperial period. The city later adopted the name "Sebaste," strengthening its connection to the...

Stephane is an important ancient settlement located on the Black Sea coast of ancient Anatolia, at the intersection of the regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia. The city, strategically positioned for the region's rich trade routes and shipbuilding activities, bears the traces of Greek...

This ancient settlement, referred to as Thymena or Teuthrania and believed to be located within modern Turkey on the Black Sea coast, occupied a strategic position at the intersection of the regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia. Although its identity remains uncertain, it may have...

Timolaion is a historical settlement located in northern ancient Anatolia, at the intersection of the Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia regions on the Black Sea coast. This ancient center interacted with other Greek colonies and local populations along the coastline, forming part of the Black...

Located in northern Anatolia, along the Black Sea coastline, Ziporea was an important settlement situated at the intersection of the ancient regions of Bithynia, Pontus, and Paphlagonia. Throughout its history, Ziporea witnessed the cultural and economic interactions brought about by this...

Sinope, one of the most important ancient Greek colonies on the Black Sea, was founded by Milesians in the mid-7th century BCE. Situated on a strategic peninsula, this city became a key center controlling Black Sea trade, was the birthplace of the philosopher Diogenes, and served as the capital...