Maeandropolis

Maeandropolis or Maiandroupolis (Ancient Greek: Μαιανδρούπολις), also known as Maeandrus or Maiandros (Μαίανδρος), was a town of ancient Ionia in the territory of Magnesia on the Maeander.^[1] Its name reflects association with the Maeander River, on which it was situated. It was a member of the Delian League.^[2]

Its site is tentatively located near Söke, Aydın Province, Turkey.^[3][4]

1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
2. ^ Athenian Tribute Lists
3. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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

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