Ergasteria ( Ancient Greek: Ἐργαστήρια) was an inland town of ancient Mysia on the road from Pergamum to Cyzicus, 440 stadia from Pergamum. It was noted by Galen as near a source of a metallic substance he called molybdaena. [1] It was also known for silver mining in antiquity. [2]
Its site is located near Balya Maden in Asiatic Turkey. [3] [2]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Ergasteria". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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