Xylopolis

Xylopolis (Ancient Greek: Ξυλόπολις) was a town of Mygdonia in ancient Macedonia,[1] whose inhabitants, the Xylopolitae, are mentioned by Pliny the Elder.[2]

The site of Xylopolis is unlocated, but a location near Krestonis is suggested.[3]

References
  1. Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.13.36.
  2. Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 4.10.17.
  3. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 50, and directory notes accompanying.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Xylopolis". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.


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