GERGITHA (city in Mysia and Aeolis)
Ancient city of Aeolis in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Mysia and Aeolis
- Where
- 39.19° N, 27.67° E
Gergitha was a town in the region of Aeolis, located near the Trojan Ida. Athenaeus 6.68 A city named Gergitha was established by the Gergithi people within the Cymaean territory. Strabo 13.1.19
Described in the sources
The city was formerly known by the name Gergina. Athenaeus 6.68 A place named Gergithium still exists near Larissa in the Cymaean territory. Strabo 13.1.19 A vine-covered location named Gergithium is situated in the Lampsacene region. Strabo 13.1.19 The city Gergitha existed in an area previously occupied by a settlement called Gergitheis. Strabo 13.1.19
Stories and history
The town of Gergitha no longer existed at the time of writing. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.32 ΒΆ1 A Gergini descendant of Trojan slaves settled in this city after sailing to Aeolis, taking some Mysians with him. Athenaeus 6.68