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Thymbria |
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City |
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Altitude:
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40 m |
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Aegean |
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Aydin |
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Söke |
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Village:
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Avsar |
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Survey |
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| Strabo [14; 1; 11] tells that within 4 stadia from Myus one comes to a town called Carian Thymbria. Near it; the Aornos Cave; which poured out deadly vapors; is located. Below it is the ancient city of Magnesia ad Maeandrum. The location of the city has not been certainly defined yet. |
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