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Lampsacus (Antiquity)
Author(s) : Alexandropoulou Ioanna (9/6/2005)Translation : Velentzas Georgios , Sioris Georgios (26/10/2005)
For citation: Alexandropoulou Ioanna, "Lampsacus (Antiquity)", 2005,Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Black SeaURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=6969>
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Lampsacus, the powerful city on the eastern shore of the Hellespont, in the region of Troy, was founded in 654/653 BC by colonists from the Ionian city of Phokea. It took part in the Ionian Revolt and later joined the Delian League. Upon the end of the Peloponnesian War it came under Persian control until it was occupied by the Macedonians. After Alexander the Great died, the city was successively occupied by different successors and became the bone of contention among the Hellenistic kingdoms. From 129 BC on the city was included in the Roman province of Asia. Lampsacus was a culturally developed city and an important economic centre thanks to local gold mines. The significant gold findings from its necropolis date back to the second half of the 4th century BC.
Administrative Dependence
Lydian Kingdom, Seleucid Kingdom, Kingdom of Pergamon, Province of Asia
Historical Region
Troas
Geographical Location
Hellespont
Other Names
Pityoussa, Pityeia, Lapseki
1. Mythology – Foundation and Territory
2. Historical Background
3. Economy
4. System of Government
5. Religion
6. Buildings
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