Neapolis ( grc, Νεάπολις) was a town of
Colchis, in the
Caucasus, located south of
Dioscurias
Sukhumi (russian: Суху́м(и), ) or Sokhumi ( ka, სოხუმი, ), also known by its Abkhaz name Aqwa ( ab, Аҟәа, ''Aqwa''), is a city in a wide bay on the Black Sea's eastern coast. It is both the capital and largest city of ...
, and north of
Phasis, on the river
Chobos or Chorsos.
['' Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax'', p. 27; ]
References
Populated places in Colchis
Former populated places in the Caucasus
Lost ancient cities and towns
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