Charax (Lydia)

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Charax (Ancient Greek: Χάραξ), or Charakipolis, was a town of ancient Lydia, inhabited during Roman times.[1]

Map of Lydia around 50 CE, showing the town under the name Charakipolis.

Its site is located near Karayakup in Asiatic Turkey.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  2. ^ Foss, C.; S. Mitchell; G. Reger (15 February 2012). "Places: 550495 (Charax/Charakipolis)". Pleiades. Retrieved July 19, 2019.