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Cyzicus
Cyzicus
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Cyzicus
Cyzicus was an ancient town in the current Balıkesir Province of Turkey. It was founded by Pelasgians from Thessaly in the 1st millennium BC.
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Country: Turkey
District: Balıkesir Province
Category: Historic Cities and Regions
Site History: First Millennium BC
Oldest Culture: Ancient Greek
Later Cultures: Roman + Byzantine
Site Features: Roman Monuments
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Elevation: 7 m
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