Saurania ( Ancient Greek: Σαυρανία), or Sauronisena, [1] or Saunaria (Σαυναρία), [2] was a town of ancient Pontus, inhabited during Roman and Byzantine times. [3] It was in the later province of Pontus Polemoniacus, and mentioned by Ptolemy. [2]
Its site is tentatively located near Gölköy in Asiatic Turkey. [3] [4]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Saunaria". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
40°41′53″N 37°35′59″E / 40.697917°N 37.59982°E / 40.697917; 37.59982
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