Cimiata

Cimiata or Kimiata (Ancient Greek: τὰ Κιμίατα) was a hill town of ancient Paphlagonia, which gave its name to a division of Paphlagonia named Cimiatene. It was situated at the foot of the Olgassys.

Cimiata was a strong fortress located at the foot of the mountainous region of Olgassys in Paphlagonia. It was within the district called Cimiatene (Κιμιατηνή). Mithridates I of Pontus used Cimiata as a base of operations when he established himself as ruler of Pontus, and his descendants continued the dynasty down to Mithridates Eupator.

Its site was previously located near Kurmalar, Asiatic Turkey. However, view of new studies and epigraphic survey, this site is probably more located at Asar Tepe, near Deresamail village close to Eskipazar.

References

  1. ↑ Strabo, Geography, 12.3.41
  2. ↑ Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
  3. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  4. ↑ Roger Matthews, Claudia Glatz, 2009 "at Empire's Edge : Project Paphlagonia", p. 174-176.

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

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