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Linus

Linus or Linos, also Linum or Linon, was a town on the coast of ancient Mysia, on the Propontis, between Priapus and Parium.

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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.

Its site is located in Asiatic Turkey.

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Location and names: Wikidata (CC0)

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

Adrasteia

Archaeological Site · Biga / Çanakkale7.5 km

Parium

Ancient City · Biga / Çanakkale10.8 km

Hermoton

Ancient City · Biga / Çanakkale16.6 km

Harpagion

Ancient City · Biga / Çanakkale19.7 km

Tyrodiza

Ancient City · Şarköy / Tekirdağ21.9 km

Neapolis

Ancient City · Şarköy / Tekirdağ22.8 km

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

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