Gaziura (Greek:Γαζίουρα), was a town inPontus, on the riverIris, near the point where its course turns northwards. Some scholars equate Gaziura withTalaura,[1] others withIbora,[2] and others with modernTurhal.[3]
It was the ancient residence of the kings of Pontus, but inStrabo's time it was deserted. (Strab. xii.)Dion Cassius (xxxv. 12) notices it as a place whereMithridates VI of Pontus took up his position against theRomanTriarius. (Comp.Pliny vi. 2.)
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Gaziura".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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