Sauē

Information from the Periplus

Ancient Toponym: Sauē
Place Type: Inland market
Route: Eastern route
Next on Route: Zafar
Ancient Area: Arabia
Periplus Chapter: PME, Ch. 22

Topographic info

Longitude 43.998333
Latitude 13.968611
Location Source: nan

Modern Identification: Al ‘Udain
Modern Country: Yemen

Passage from the Periplus

A three-day journey inland from Muza lies Saue, the city of the province, called Mapharitis, that surrounds it. The governor, Cholaibos, has his residence there. (from the Casson translation)

Bibliography

Ancient source: nan

Bibliography: nan