Chyton

Chyton
Epirus in antiquity

Chyton, according to Ephorus, was a new city[1] founded in Epirus during the 4th century BC. The city was established by Ionians from Klazomenai.

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"

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