Tukuk-OS🧿 Pistyrus
Greece · Europe · 40.97°N, 24.59°E
Pistyrus or Pistyros, or Pistirus or Pistiros (Πίστιρος), or Bistirus or Bistiros (Βίστιρος), also known as Pisteira (Πίστειρα), was an ancient Greek polis on the coast of Edonis, in ancient Thrace. It was founded as a colony of Thasos and itself may have founded Pistiros in inland Thrace. The army of Xerxes I passed by Pistyrus after crossing the Nestus River. The name Pistyrus was also applied to the adjoining lake, which was described by Herodotus as 30 stadia in circumference, full of fish, and exceedingly salty.
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Quick facts
| Country | Greece |
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| Continent / region | Europe |
| Coordinates (approx.) | 40.97°N, 24.59°E · view on map |
Pistyrus is located in Greece, in Europe.
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