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Chryse

Chryse, or Chrysa, was a town of the ancient Troad, mentioned by Pliny as being on the coast north of Cape Lectum.

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Chryse
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Chryse (Greek: Χρύση), or Chrysa (Χρύσα), was a town of the ancient Troad, mentioned by Pliny as being on the coast north of Cape Lectum.

The site of Chryse is located near modern Göztepe.

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Location and names: Wikidata (CC0)

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The closest 8 places around Chryse; sorted without regard to province borders.

Hamaxitus

Ancient City · Ayvacık / Çanakkale2.2 km

Polymedium

Archaeological Site · Ayvacık / Çanakkale8.7 km

Larisa

Ancient City · Ayvacık / Çanakkale9.1 km

Kolonai

Ancient City · Ezine / Çanakkale17.5 km

Assos

Ancient City · Ayvacık / Çanakkale19.5 km

Distances are as the crow flies; driving distance may be longer.

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