The famous Greek historian and geographer Stravon who came from Amasia, Pontos, lived from 63 B.C. till 21 A.D. He visited all of the known countries of the time, which he describes in a 17 volume collection of writings called "Geographica". The work itself is not integral from a literary point of view, but it does provide invaluable information about the manners, customs, arts and crafts as well as
