Aurelia Neapolis, or Neapolis (Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις), was an inland town of ancient Caria, between Orthosia and Aphrodisias, at the foot of Mount Cadmus, in the neighbourhood of Harpasa.[1][2] During Roman times, it bore the name of Aurelia Neapolis.[3]

Its site is located near modern Inebolu, Turkey.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.2.19.
  2. ↑ Hierocles. Synecdemus. Vol. p. 688.
  3. 1 2 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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

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