MARDYE´NE
MARDYE´NE (
Μαρδυηνή,
Ptol. 6.4.3), a district of ancient Persis, which, according to Ptolemy, extended to the sea-coast.
The name is probably derived from some of the far extended nomade tribes of the Mardi or Amardi. (
Hdt. 1.125;
Strab. xi. p.524.)
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