Carussa or Karoussa (Ancient Greek: Κάρουσσα), also spelt as Carusa or Karousa (Καροῦσα), also known as Polichnion,[1] was a Greek trading place (emporium) on the Black Sea coast of ancient Paphlagonia, south of Sinope, and 150 stadia from it.[2][3] It is also mentioned in the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax as a Greek city; and by Pliny the Elder.[4] It was a member of the Delian League as it appears in tribute lists of ancient Athens.[5]
It is located near Gerze in Asiatic Turkey.[1][6]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Carusa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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