Lampsacus
Ancient Greek city located on the eastern side of the Hellespont in the northern Troad / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lampsacus (/ˈlæmsəkəs/; Ancient Greek: Λάμψακος, romanized: Lampsakos) was an ancient Greek city strategically located on the eastern side of the Hellespont in the northern Troad.[1] An inhabitant of Lampsacus was called a Lampsacene. The name has been transmitted in the nearby modern town of Lapseki.
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Λάμψακος | |
Alternative name | Pityusa, Pityussa, Lampsakos |
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Location | Lapseki, Çanakkale Province, Turkey |
Region | Troad |
Coordinates | 40°20′48″N 26°41′57″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Builder | Colonists from Phocaea and Miletus |
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