Cimiata or Kimiata (Ancient Greek: τὰ Κιμίατα) was a hill town of ancient Paphlagonia, which gave its name to a division of Paphlagonia named Cimiatene. It was situated at the foot of the Olgassys.
Cimiata was a strong fortress located at the foot of the mountainous region of Olgassys in Paphlagonia. It was within the district called Cimiatene (Κιμιατηνή). Mithridates I of Pontus used Cimiata as a base of operations when he established himself as ruler of Pontus, and his descendants continued the dynasty down to Mithridates Eupator.[1]
Its site was previously located near Kurmalar, Asiatic Turkey.[2][3] However, view of new studies and epigraphic survey, this site is probably more located at Asar Tepe, near Deresamail village close to Eskipazar.[4]
References
- ^ Strabo, Geography, 12.3.41
- ^ Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ Roger Matthews, Claudia Glatz, 2009 “at Empire’s Edge : Project Paphlagonia”, p. 174-176.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). “Cimiatene”. Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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