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Atarneus

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Atarneus

Atarneus was an ancient Greek city in the region of Aeolis, Asia Minor. It is located northeast of the town of Dikili in Izmir Province, Turkey. The city flowered in the 4th century BC, when it was the seat of government of Hermias of Atarneus, ruling over the area from Atarneus to Assos.

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Country: Turkey

District: Izmir Province

Category: Historic Cities and Regions

Site History: 6th Century BC

Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek

Later Cultures: Ancient Greek

Site Features: Ancient Greek Monuments

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