Phazemon ( Ancient Greek: Φαζημών), also known as Thermai Phazemoniton, [1] was a town in the west of ancient Pontus, south of the Gazelonitis, and north of Amasia; it contained hot mineral springs. [2] Pompey, after his victory over Mithridates, planted a colony there, and changed its name into Neapolis, from which the whole district was called Neapolitis, having previously been called Phazemonitis. [3] [4]
Its site is located near Havza, Asiatic Turkey. [1] [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Phazemon". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°58′06″N 35°40′01″E / 40.96824°N 35.66699°E / 40.96824; 35.66699
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