Myrina (Aeolis)
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Myrina (Ancient Greek: Μυρίνα) was one of the Aeolian cities on the western coast of Mysia, about 40 stadia to the southwest of Gryneion.[1] The former bishopric is now a Latin Catholic titular see.
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Μυρίνα (in Ancient Greek) | |
Location | Aliağa, Izmir Province, Turkey |
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Region | Mysia |
Coordinates | 38°50′43″N 26°59′4″E |
Type | Settlement |
History | |
Associated with | Agathias |
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Its site is believed to be occupied by the modern Sandarlik at the mouth of the Koca Çay,[2] near the town of Aliağa in Izmir Province, in the Aegean Region of Turkey, near Kalavas(ar)i.