Hyssus

Hyssus or Hyssos (Ancient Greek: Ὕσσος), also known as Hyssi portus, or Susarmia or Sousarmia (Σουσάρμια),^[1] or Susurmaena or Sousourmaina (Σουσούρμαινα),^[2] was a port-town of ancient Pontus on the Black Sea coast, at the mouth of the Hyssus River, 180 stadia east of Trapezus.^[3][4] The Tabula Peutingeriana calls it Hyssilime. It seems to have been a place of some importance; for it was fortified, and had the "cohors Apuleia civium Romanorum" for its garrison.^[5] Other names borne by the town include Psoron Limen (Ψωρῶν λιμήν), Sousourmena, and Ysiporto.^[6]

Its site is located near Araklıçarşısı in Asiatic Turkey.^[7][6]

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Hyssus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

40°56′33″N 40°02′22″E / 40.942435°N 40.039388°E / 40.942435; 40.039388

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