Carussa

Historical Places Sinop

Carussa or Karoussa (Ancient Greek: Κάρουσσα), also spelt as Carusa or Karousa (Καροῦσα), also known as Polichnion, was a Greek trading place (emporium) on the Black Sea coast of ancient Paphlagonia,...

Carussa - Sinop
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About Carussa

Carussa or Karoussa (Ancient Greek: Κάρουσσα), also spelt as Carusa or Karousa (Καροῦσα), also known as Polichnion, was a Greek trading place (emporium) on the Black Sea coast of ancient Paphlagonia, south of Sinope, and 150 stadia from it. It is also mentioned in the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax as a Greek city; and by Pliny the Elder. It was a member of the Delian League as it appears in tribute lists of ancient Athens.

It is located near Gerze in Asiatic Turkey.

This description is taken from Wikipedia and published under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Carussa

Location and Access

Carussa is located in Sinop. Coordinates are 41.80250, 35.19560. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Sinop.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Carussa is located in Sinop. Coordinates: 41.80250, 35.19560.

A visit of 1-2 hours is usually enough; it can be combined with other stops nearby into a half-day route.

Yes. You can request a licensed local guide in Sinop and visit Carussa with a professional tour guide.

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