Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography/Iastus (2)

IASTUS, a river mentioned by Ptolemy (vi. 14. § 2) as falling into the Caspian between the Jaik and the Oxus. It is only safe to call it one of the numerous rivers of Independent Tartary. [ R. G. L. ]

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