Carussa orKaroussa (Ancient Greek:Κάρουσσα), also spelt asCarusa orKarousa (Καροῦσα), also known asPolichnion,[1] was aGreek trading place (emporium) on theBlack Sea coast ofancient Paphlagonia, south ofSinope, and 150stadia from it.[2][3] It is also mentioned in thePeriplus of Pseudo-Scylax as a Greek city; and byPliny the Elder.[4] It was a member of theDelian League as it appears in tribute lists ofancient Athens.[5]
It is located nearGerze inAsiatic Turkey.[1][6]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Carusa".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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