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Nysa (Thrace)

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Town in ancient Thrace

Nysa (Ancient Greek: Νῦσα) was a town in ancient Thrace, in the district between the rivers Strymon and Nestus, which subsequently formed part of ancient Macedonia. It is called Nyssos by Pliny the Elder.

References

  1. Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.10.17.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Nysa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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