Tripolis (), formerly Ischopolis (Ἰσχόπολις), was an ancient fortress city in Pontus Polemoniacus (aka the Pontus region), on a river of the same name, and with a tolerably good harbour; it is now the site and namesake of the city of Tirebolu in Giresun Province, Black Sea Region, Turkey. It belonged to the Mossynoeci and was situated at a distance of east from Cape Zephyrium.Arrian, Periplus Ponti Euxini 16.4; Anon. Periplus Ponti Euxini p. 13; The place is situated on a rocky headland.Hamilton, Researches, i. p. 257.
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