Xylopolis (Ancient Greek: Ξυλόπολις) was a town of Mygdonia in ancient Macedonia,[1] whose inhabitants, the Xylopolitae, are mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[2]
The site of Xylopolis is unlocated, but a location near Krestonis is suggested.[3]
References
edit- ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.13.36.
- ^ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.10.17.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 50, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Xylopolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.