Pythopolis (Mysia)

Pythopolis (Ancient Greek: Πυθόπολις) was a town of ancient Mysia or of ancient Bithynia. It was a colony of Athens; in Greek legendary tradition, the hero Theseus founded the city after the death of Solois, one of his crewmates.

Pythopolis was a member of the Delian League, appearing in a tribute decree of Athens of 422/1 BCE.

Its site is located near modern M Sölöz, Turkey.

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