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Astakos |
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City |
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Marmara |
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Kocaeli |
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Basiskele |
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| Founded by Megarian colonists in 712 BC, Astacus (Astakos Kolpos) is, at present, Izmit/Basiskele located on the most eastern end of the Olbia Gulf. |
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