Orthosia (Ancient Greek:Ὀρθωσία) was a town ofancient Caria, inhabited duringHellenistic,Roman, andByzantine times.[1] It was not far fromAlabanda, on the left bank of theMaeander River, and apparently on or near a hill of the same name.[2][3] Near this town theRhodians gained a victory over theCarians.[4][5][6][7] It was the seat of a bishop from an early date,[8] and, while no longer a residential bishopric, it remains under the nameOrthosias in Caria atitular see of theRoman Catholic Church.[9]
Its site is located nearYenipazar inAsiatic Turkey.[1][10]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Orthosia".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
37°49′27″N28°13′41″E / 37.824122°N 28.228037°E /37.824122; 28.228037
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