Cyzistra or Kyzistra (Ancient Greek: Κύζιστρα) was a town of ancient Cappadocia, inhabited during Roman and Byzantine times.[1] It was mentioned by Ptolemy.[2]

Its site is located near Zengibar Kalesi, Asiatic Turkey.[1][3]

References

  1. 1 2 Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 63, and directory notes accompanying.
  2. ↑ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.7.
  3. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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