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Lyrnessus

Balıkesir · Archaeological site

Catalogue label

Kind
Archaeological site
Province / district
Balıkesir
Elevation
259 m
Wikidata
Q3269712

About

In Greek mythology, Lyrnessus (; Ancient Greek: Λυρνησσός) was a town or city in Dardania (Asia Minor), inhabited by Cilicians. It was closely associated with the nearby Cilician Thebe. At the time of the Trojan War, it was said to have been ruled by a king named Euenus. Briseis, the widow of his son Mynes, became a prize of Achilles.

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Visiting here? The next 5 places nearby

The best-known places close by, in the shortest order from Lyrnessus: about 172 km and 2 h 50 min of travel, plus roughly 7 h 30 min for the visits.

  1. 15 km · 15 min by car

    Thebe

    Balıkesir

  2. 15 km · 15 min by car

    Adramyttion

    Balıkesir

  3. 21 km · 21 min by car

    Antandrus

    Balıkesir, Edremit (Balıkesir) ilçesi

  4. 41 km · 41 min by car

    Pordoselene

    Balıkesir

  5. 80 km · 1 h 20 min by car

    Allianoi

    İzmir

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