Paroreia (Thrace)
Paroreia (Ancient Greek: Παρώρεια) was a city of ancient Thrace on the borders of Macedonia.[1] It is called by Stephanus of Byzantium a city of Macedonia.[2] Its inhabitants are mentioned by Pliny the Elder under the name of Paroraei.[3] Its site is unlocated.[4]
References[edit]
- ^ Livy. Ab urbe condita Libri [History of Rome]. Vol. 39.27, 42.51.
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
- ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.10.17.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 50, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Paroreia". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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