CarambisorKarambis (Ancient Greek: Κάραμβις) was an ancient Greek city[1]ofancient Paphlagonia, on a promontory of the same name.[2] The town is mentioned in the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax (under the name CaramusorKaramos) and by Pliny the Elder.[3] The name occurs as Carambas in the Peutinger Table.[4]
The promontory is now known as Kerempe Burnu. Its site is tentatively located near Fakas, Kastamonu Province, Turkey.[5][6]
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cytorus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Carambis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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