Region Pontus: Region in the eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey
Pontus (Greek: Πόντος) is a historical region on the southern coast of the Black Sea.
| 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 |
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Today it is part of Turkey.
Related pages
- Pontic Greeks
- Amazons (mythological women warriors)
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