654/3 BC: Settlement of colonists from Phocaea of Ionia
6th c. BC: Lampsacus becomes part of the Lydian kingdom. In 546 BC it falls under Persian control
499-4 BC: The city takes part in the Ionian Revolt
453-28 BC: It became a member of the First Athenian League
405-386 BC: Lampsacus under Spartan control
386 BC: Peace of Antalcidas. Re-establishment of the Persian control in the area.
334 BC: Arrival of Alexander. Submission of the city to the Macedonians. Foundation of the mint.
281-227/6 BC: Lampsacus under Seleucid control
227/6-133 BC: The city under Ptolemy control
129 BC: The city part of the Roman province of Asia