Achilleion

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Achilleion

Achilleion was an ancient Greek city located in the south-west of the Troad region in Çanakkale Province, Turkey. Recent excavations have established that the walls of the settlement also date to the first half of the 6th century BC.

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Country: Turkey

District: Çanakkale Province

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: First Millennium BC

Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek

Later Cultures: Ancient Greek

Site Features: Ancient Greek Monuments

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Elevation: 10 m

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