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Τύρας | |
 Remains of Tyras, near the medieval walls of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi fortress. | |
  Shown within Ukraine  Tyras (Odesa Oblast) | |
| Location | Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, Odesa Oblast, Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 46°12′3″N 30°21′6″E / 46.20083°N 30.35167°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Settlers from Miletus |
| Founded | Approximately 600 BC |
| Abandoned | Late 4th century AD |
| Periods | Archaic Greek to Roman Imperial |
| Cultures | Greek, Roman |
| Site notes | |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Ownership | Public |
| Public access | Yes |
Tyras (Ancient Greek: Τύρας) was an ancient Greek city on the northern coast of the Black Sea. It was founded by colonists from Miletus, probably about 600 BC. The city was situated some 10 km from the mouth of the Tyras River, which is now called the Dniester. The surrounding native tribe was called the Tyragetae. The ruins of Tyras are now located in the modern city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi in the Odesa Oblast of Ukraine.