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Chrysopolis

By R. M. M.

Chrysopolis is the Latin name for the town of Parma, also for that of Scutari, in Turkey. Is the etymological connection of the two names accidental? and how did either of them come to be called the "Golden City?"

Topics: Etymology, Historical Geography

Locations: Parma, Scutari, Turkey