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The Galatian SingersPontus (region) Pontus (region) Region in the eastern Black Sea Region of Turkey 40.6°N 38.0°E / 40.6; 38.0 Quick facts Pontos (Πόντος), Location ... Pontos (Πόντος) Ancient region of Anatolia Region of Pontus Location North-eastern Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) Ethnic Groups Chalybes, Leukosyroi, Makrones, Mossynoikoi, Muški, Tibarenoi, Laz, Georgians, Armenians, Cimmerians, Pontic Greeks, Persians (from 6th c. BC), Jews, Hemshin, Chepni and Turks[1] (from 11th c.) Historical capitals Amasia (Amasya), Neocaesarea (Niksar), Sinope (Sinop), Trebizond (Trabzon) Notable rulers Mithradates Eupator The modern definition of the Pontus: the area claimed for the "Republic of Pontus" after World War I, based on the extent of the six local Greek Orthodox bishoprics. Close This article needs additional citations for verification. (August 2011) Pontus or… (Source: Wikipedia)
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