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Lampsacus

Ancient Greek city located on the eastern side of the Hellespont in the northern Troad

Lampsacus was an ancient Greek city located in modern day Turkey, strategically 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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