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Gallipolii, legendary battle field of
1st World War. |
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Dardanells, narrow strait of great
strategic importance, between Europe & Turkey. Crossed by
Alexander the Great in 334 BC |
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Ancient Troy is famous for the Trojan
Horse from the times of an equally legendary couple: Helen
and Paris. |
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The ruins of ancient Assos lie within
the village of Behramkale on a hill offering scenic views
of the Biga Peninsula, Edremit Gulf and the nearby Greek
island of Lesbos |
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The ancient site of
Pergamon (or Pergamum) is located in the Bakircay (Kaikos)
river basin, 100 kilometers/ 62 miles north of Izmir. |
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In early Christianity,
Pergamon became one of the Seven Churches of Asia
mentioned in the Book of Revelation by St. John. |
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Among the physicians of the
Asclepion was Galen who was born in Pergamon (129-199 AD)
and made anatomical studies over the human body functions. |
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