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Chyton

Chyton, according to Ephorus, was a new city founded in Epirus during the 4th century BC. The city was established by Ionians from Klazomenai.

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Chyton, according to Ephorus, was a new city1 founded in Epirus during the 4th century BC. The city was established by Ionians from Klazomenai.

Its site is unlocated.2

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References

  1. Travels in Northern Greece. In four volumes. Volume 4 by William Martin Leake,ISBN 1402167709, page 76,"name was Chyton, which, according to Ephorus, was a colony settled in Epirus"
  2. Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 54. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
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