The Probert Encyclopaedia of Places of the World

CARIA

Caria was an ancient country, forming the south-west corner of Asia Minor, and partly settled in early times by Greek colonists chiefly of the Dorian race. It was included in the dominions of Croesus, king of Lydia, and on his overthrow by Cyrus was transferred to the Persian monarchy, under whose protection a dynasty of Carian princes was established. About 129 BC it was incorporated in the Homan province of Asia. Cnidus, Halicarnassus, and Miletus were among the chief towns.
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