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Argyria

Giresun · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Giresun
Elevation
27 m
Wikidata
Q65043760

About

Argyria (Ancient Greek: Ἀργυρία) or Argyra (Ἀργυρά) was a town of ancient Pontus, located 20 stadia east of Tripolis. It was noted for its silver mines, whence the town's name (άργυρος is Greek for 'silver').

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