Abydos, Abydos: An ancient polis in Turkey.
Abydos is prominently located on the Asian side of the Hellespont.
Once a major city in the history of Classical Greece, was founded by Milesians.
The Abydos mythology includes tales of Hero and Leander and the site of Xerxes' bridge.
Current Çanakkale region encompasses the historic area of Abydos.
Abydos is known for its strategic military and trade significance in antiquity.
Location: Çanakkale
Source: Wikimedia
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