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Astacus in Bithynia

Kocaeli · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Kocaeli
Elevation
6 m
Wikidata
Q4810504

About

Astacus (Greek Ἀστακός Βιθυνίας) is an ancient city in Bithynia; it was also called Olbia . Its site is located near the modern Başiskele.

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Location

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Visiting here? The next 5 places nearby

The best-known places close by, in the shortest order from Astacus in Bithynia: about 32 km and 45 min of travel, plus roughly 6 h 30 min for the visits.

  1. 5.2 km · 5 min by car

    Eribolum

    Kocaeli

  2. 11 km · 11 min by car

  3. 0.3 km · 5 min on foot

    Nicomedia

    Kocaeli

  4. 0.9 km · 12 min on foot

  5. 15 km · 15 min by car

    Elaea

    Kocaeli

Directions for this routeDistances are straight-line estimates adjusted for roads; check each museum's hours before you go.

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