Pontus facts for kids
This page is about the geographic location. For the Greek god, see Pontus (mythology).
| Ancient Region of Anatolia Pontus (Πόντος) |
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| Location | North eastern Anatolia |
| State existed: | 302-64 BC |
| Nation | Leucosyri |
| Historical capitals | Amasya |
| Famous rulers | Mithradates Eupator |
| Roman province | Pontus |
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Pontus (Greek: Πόντος) is a region on the southern coast of the Black Sea.
Related pages
- Pontic Greeks
- Amazons (mythological women warriors)
Images for kids
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Traditional rural Pontic house.
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Map showing the Middle East in 89 BC, with the Kingdom of Pontus, under Mithridates VI the Great, in green.
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The Diocese of Pontus and its provinces in c. AD 400
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Christian population in 1896
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Turkey Black Sea Region
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Turkey Black Sea Region
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