Gemlik

Kios (Cius, Gemlik)

An ancient Greek town bordering the Propontis (now known as the Sea of Marmara), and had as such a long history, being mentioned by Homer, Aristotle and Strabo. An important chain in the ancient silk road, it became known as a wealthy town. There are only few remnants of the ancient town and its harbour today. Somewhat more to the west, the new Turkish town of Gemlik can be found.

To Persia..........................................546-334

Artabazid-Mithridatid Also in Pontus, which see.
Artabazus..................................c. 490-c. 470
Son of Artabazus...........................c. 470-c. 440
Ariobarzanes I.............................c. 440-c. 410
Mithridates I..............................c. 410-363
Ariobarzanes II (Satrap of Hellesp. Phrygia)..363-337
Mithridates II Ktistus........................337-302

To Macedon.........................................334-323(305)

To the Kingdom of Antigonos...................(323)305-301

To prevent him from joining with Kassandros, Antigonos had Mithridates put to death. His son, also named Mithridates, fled to Pontus, where he established the royal dynasty of that country.

To Bithynia........................................301-75/4

To the Roman Republic.............................75/4-27

To the Roman Empire.............................27 BCE-395 CE

To the Byzantine Empire after 395

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