Carambis orKarambis (Ancient Greek:Κάραμβις) was an ancient Greek city[1] ofancient Paphlagonia, on a promontory of the same name.[2] The town is mentioned in thePeriplus of Pseudo-Scylax (under the nameCaramus orKaramos) and byPliny the Elder.[3] The name occurs asCarambas in thePeutinger Table.[4]
The promontory is now known asKerempe Burnu. Its site is tentatively located nearFakas,Kastamonu Province,Turkey.[5][6]
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cytorus".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Carambis".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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