Gaziura

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Ariarathes I. Obv: B’L GZYR (“Baal [of] Gaziura” in Aramaic), Baal
seated. Gaziura mint. 333-322 BC

Gaziura (

Iris, near the point where its course turns northwards. Some scholars equate Gaziura with Talaura,[1] others with Ibora,[2] and others with modern Turhal.[3]

It was the ancient residence of the kings of Pontus, but in

Mithridates VI of Pontus took up his position against the Roman Triarius. (Comp. Pliny
vi. 2.)

References

  1. ^ E.g., William Smith
  2. ^ E.g., Catholic Encyclopedia
  3. ^ E.g.,
    ISBN 0-691-03169-X
    ), Map 87 & notes.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Gaziura". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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