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Lampsacus

Çanakkale, Lapseki · Archaeological site

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Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Çanakkale / Lapseki
Elevation
13 m
Wikidata
Q1229422

About

Lampsacus (; Ancient Greek: Λάμψακος, romanized: Lampsakos) was an ancient Greek city located in modern day Turkey, situated on the eastern side of the Hellespont in the northern Troad. An inhabitant of Lampsacus was called a Lampsacene. The name has been transmitted in the nearby modern town of Lapseki.

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