Pida (Ancient Greek:Πίδα), orPidae[1] orPidis,[2] was a town ofancient Pontus, inhabited duringRoman andByzantine times.[3] It was in the later province ofPontus Galaticus, on the road leading fromAmasia toNeocaesareia.[4][2]
Its site is located nearAkça inAsiatic Turkey.[3][5]
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Pida".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). "Pida".Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°43′11″N36°26′24″E / 40.719858°N 36.440124°E /40.719858; 36.440124
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