Lampsacus, Ancient city in Turkey.
Lampsacus was an ancient city located near Lapseki in the present day Canakkale Province of Turkey.
The region was known to produce famous philosophers and was an important center of education in the Hellenistic period.
Lampsacus worshipped Priapus more than any other Greek god, demonstrating a unique cultural connection.
The current site of Lampsacus is known as Pityusa and is an archaeological site.
Notable persons related to Lampsacus include Anaxagoras and Epicurus, famous Philosophers.
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Lampsacus was an ancient city located near Lapseki in the present day Canakkale Province of Turkey.
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