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Ergasteria

Balıkesir, Balya · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Balıkesir / Balya
Elevation
430 m
Wikidata
Q65089110

About

Ergasteria (Ancient Greek: Ἐργαστήρια) was an inland town of ancient Mysia on the road from Pergamum to Cyzicus, 440 stadia from Pergamum. It was noted by Galen as near a source of a metallic substance he called molybdaena. It was also known for silver mining in antiquity.

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  2. 78 km · 1 h 18 min by car

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