Moron Hydor (Ancient Greek: Μωρὸν Ὕδωρ, meaning 'foolish waters') was a port town of ancient Lycia, located 30 stadia from Posidarisus, and 50 stadia from Cape Hieron and Chelidonia.[1][2]

Its site is located near Gümrük in Asiatic Turkey.[3][4]

References

  1. ^ Hippolytus of Rome, The Chronicon of Hippolytus, §§ 483-484.
  2. ^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni, §§ 231-232.
  3. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 65, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

36°17′59″N 30°27′53″E / 36.299759°N 30.464609°E / 36.299759; 30.464609


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