Rouphinianai

{{Short description|Coastal town of ancient Bithynia}}

{{Other uses|Drys (disambiguation){{!}}Drys}}

Rouphinianai ({{langx|grc|Ρουφινιαναί}}), also known as Drys ({{langx|grc|Δρῦς}}), was a coastal town of ancient Bithynia located on the road from Libyssa to Chalcedon on the north coast of the Propontis. Its church was reportedly saved by Nicaean emperor John III Vatatzes. Its site is located near modern day Caddebostan.{{Cite Barrington|53}}{{Cite DARE|31502}}

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Category:Populated places in Bithynia

Category:Former populated places in Turkey

Category:History of Istanbul Province

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