Xylopolis

Xylopolis (Ancient Greek: Ξυλόπολις) was a town of Mygdonia in ancient Macedonia,[1] whose inhabitants, the Xylopolitae, are mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[2]

The site of Xylopolis is unlocated, but a location near Krestonis is suggested.[3]

References

  1. ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.13.36.
  2. ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Book 4.10.17.
  3. ^ Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 50. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)

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


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