Argyria (Ancient Greek:Ἀργυρία) orArgyra (Ἀργυρά) was a town ofancient Pontus, located 20stadia east ofTripolis.[1][2] It was noted for its silver mines, whence the town's name (άργυρος is Greek for 'silver').
Its site is located nearHalkavala inAsiatic Turkey.[3][4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Argyria".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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