PHYSCUS (city in Caria)
Ancient city of Caria in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Caria
- Where
- 36.86° N, 28.28° E
Physcus is described as a small town located in the region. Strabo 14.2.4 Physcus is located on the coast opposite the island of Rhodes. Strabo 14.2.29 A grove dedicated to the goddess Latona is situated within the town. Strabo 14.2.4
Described in the sources
The town possesses a port for maritime access. Strabo 14.2.4 The meadows of this location are where a specific red bull is driven. Theocritus, Idyl 4 ΒΆ2 The total distance from Physcus to the Maeander river is 1180 stadia. Strabo 14.2.29 Physcus is the point where the city of Mylasa comes closest to the sea. Strabo 14.2.23 Physcus marks the end of the straight line continuing from the Lycian coast. Strabo 14.5.22 The distance from Physcus to Lagina along the road to Ephesus is 850 stadia. Strabo 14.2.29 The continent bends at Physcus to form the commencement of the western side extending to the Propontis. Strabo 14.5.22
Stories and history
The location serves as the naval arsenal for the city of Mylasa. Strabo 14.2.23