TriopiumorTriopion and Triopia (Ancient Greek: Τριόπιον and Τριοπία) was a town on the coast of ancient Caria, near ancient Cnidus.[1] According to ancient writers Triopas was the founder of the city, and took its name after him.[2][3][4]
At Triopium there was a templeofApollo. The temple was built with common expenses from the Greek cities of the region.[5]
Its site is located near Kumyer, Asiatic Turkey.[1][6]
36°41′05″N 27°29′35″E / 36.684805°N 27.493021°E / 36.684805; 27.493021
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