Linus
Çanakkale · Archaeological site
Catalogue label
- Type
- Ancient city
- Kind
- Archaeological site
- Province / district
- Çanakkale
- Elevation
- 51 m
- Wikidata
- Q65073212
About
Linus or Linos (Λῖνος), also Linum or Linon (Λίνον), was a town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium. It is noted by Strabo as the spot where the best snails were found.
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Location
Visiting here? The next 5 places nearby
The best-known places close by, in the shortest order from Linus: about 209 km and 3 h 30 min of travel, plus roughly 7 h 30 min for the visits.
15 km · 15 min by car
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34 km · 34 min by car
LysimachiaÇanakkale
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CardiaÇanakkale
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LampsacusÇanakkale, Lapseki
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