Tripolis (Ancient Greek:Τρίπολις), formerlyIschopolis (Ἰσχόπολις), was an ancient fortress city inPontus Polemoniacus (aka thePontus region), on a river of the same name,[dubious –discuss] and with a tolerably good harbour; it is now the site and namesake of the city ofTirebolu inGiresun Province,Black Sea Region,Turkey.[1][2] It belonged to theMossynoeci and was situated at a distance of 18 km (11 mi) east fromCape Zephyrium.[3] The place is situated on a rocky headland.[4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in thepublic domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Tripolis".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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