CHAP.27.—CARMANIA.
Nearchus states in his writings that the coast of Carmania475extends a distance of twelve hundred and fifty miles. From its frontier to the river Sabis476is one hundred miles. At this spot begins the cultivation of the vine; which with the tillage of the fields, extends as far as the river Ananis,477a distance of twenty-five miles. This region is known by the name of Armuzia. The cities of Carmania are Zetis and Alexandria.478