Xylopolis

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Xylopolis (Ancient Greek: Ξυλόπολις) was a town of Mygdonia in ancient Macedonia,[1] whose inhabitants, the Xylopolitae, are mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[2]

The site of Xylopolis is unlocated, but a location near Krestonis is suggested.[3]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.13.36.
  2. ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.10.17.
  3. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 50, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Xylopolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.