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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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