Phazemon (Ancient Greek:Φαζημών), also known asThermai Phazemoniton,[1] was a town in the west ofancient Pontus, south of theGazelonitis, and north ofAmasia; it contained hot mineral springs.[2]Pompey, after his victory overMithridates, planted a colony there, and changed its name intoNeapolis, from which the whole district was calledNeapolitis, having previously been calledPhazemonitis.[3][4]
Its site is located nearHavza,Samsun Province,Turkey.[1][5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Phazemon".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°58′06″N35°40′01″E / 40.96824°N 35.66699°E /40.96824; 35.66699
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