Argyria (Ancient Greek:Ἀργυρία) was a town situated on theancient Troad, on the right bank of theAesepus River (modernGönen Çay) nearScepsis.[1] It was noted for its silver mines, from which the town derived its name (ἄργυρος is Greek for 'silver').Strabo further describes its location as being at the foot ofMount Ida near the source of the Aesepus.[2][3]
Its site is located near Karaidin Maden (Gümüş Maden) inAsiatic Turkey.[4][5]
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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