Metropolis (Ancient Greek:Μητρόπολις) was an ancient town in the north ofPhrygia, and, as the name seems to indicate, a capital of the ancient kings of Phrygia, thoughStephanus of Byzantium derives the name from the mother of the gods.[1] It was situated to the north ofSynnada (Athen. 13.574.), and must not be confounded withanother town of the same name in the south of Phrygia.[2] Its site is, in all probability, indicated by the ruins of Pismesh Kalasi, north of Doganlu, which show a very antique style of architecture, and mainly consist of tombs cut into the rocks; one of these tombs is that of king Midas. AlthoughWilliam Martin Leake is inclined to think that these ruins mark the site ofNicoleia;[3]William Smith credits other travelers who identify them with Metropolis.[4][5] From the extent of the ruins, it would seem that in the time of theRoman emperors Metropolis was an important town; but afterwards it declined, though it is still mentioned byHierocles.[6]
Modern scholars locate its site nearOynaş Köyü,Seyitgazi,Eskişehir Province,Asian Turkey.[7][8]
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Metropolis".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). "Metropolis".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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