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Myndus

Myndus or Myndos was an ancient Dorian colony of Troezen, on the coast of Caria in Asia Minor (Turkey), sited on the Bodrum Peninsula, a few miles northwest of Halicarnassus.

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Myndus
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Myndus or Myndos (Greek: Μύνδος) was an ancient Dorian colony of Troezen, on the coast of Caria in Asia Minor (Turkey), sited on the Bodrum Peninsula, a few miles northwest of Halicarnassus. The site is now occupied by the modern village of Gümüşlük.

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

Kymnissa

Ancient City · Bodrum / Muğla6.5 km

Panormus

Ancient City · Bodrum / Muğla7.7 km

Telmessos

Ancient City · Bodrum / Muğla8.7 km

Termera

Ancient City · Bodrum / Muğla9 km

Strobilos

Castle and Fortress · Bodrum / Muğla11.4 km

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

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