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Jasonia

Jasonia or Iasonia, also Iasonia Akropolis, was a Greek Acropolis on the Black Sea coast of ancient Pontus.

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Jasonia or Iasonia (Ancient Greek: Ἰασονία), also Iasonia Akropolis (Ancient Greek: Ἰασονία ἀκρόπολις), was a Greek Acropolis on the Black Sea coast of ancient Pontus. It was located on Cape Jasonium.

The exact site of the place is unlocated. Pliny the Elder also talks about a river called Jason located near another river called Melantio, between the cities of Ambiso and Farnacia.

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Location and names: Wikidata (CC0)

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Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.

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