Cyzicus, ancient Greek town, located on the southern coast of the Sea of Marmara in what is now Balikhisar, Tur. It was probably founded as a colony of Miletus in 756 bc, and its advantageous position soon gave it commercial importance.

2013年10月25日 · Cyzicus ancient city had been founded by the settlers from Miletus and was one of the oldest Ionian colonies on the coast of the Sea of Marmara. Once a magnificent temple of Hadrian stood there which was perceived as one of the Seven Wonders of the World in the times of late Roman Empire.

Cyzicus was the leading city of Northern Mysia as far as Troas. Under Tiberius it was incorporated with the empire, but remained the capital of Mysia, afterwards of Hellespontus, and became one of the greatest cities in the world.

Cyzicus was the leading city of Northern Mysia as far as Troas. Under Tiberius it was incorporated with the empire, but remained the capital of Mysia, afterwards of Hellespontus, and became one of the greatest cities in the world.

2024年2月25日 · Cyzicus is a city of Mysia in Asia Minor built on the southern coast of Propontis (Sea of Marmara) on the isthmus of the Arctonessos peninsula near present-day Erdek in Balıkesir Province. It was founded around 680 BC by a group of Greek colonists from the city of Miletus, making it one of the oldest…

Cyzicus (Greek: Κύζικος) was an ancient town of Mysia in Asia Minor, situated on the shoreward side of the present peninsula of Kapu-Dagh (Arctonnesus), which is said to have been originally an island in the Sea of Marmara, and to have been artificially connected with the mainland in …

Their king and leader was Cyzicus, a son of Apollo, who gave his name to the peninsula which he occupied; for it may be observed that it seems somewhat doubtful, if we look at all the authorities, whether Cyzicus was considered by the Greeks to have been originally an island or a peninsula.

Cyzicus, an ancient city in northern Mysia along the Sea of Marmara, carries the legacy of its namesake, King Cyzicus of the Doliones. Known for its tragic encounter with the Argonauts, this city intertwines myth and history, marking a pivotal …

Cyzicus was one of the great cities of the ancient world. According to tradition, it was founded by Pelasgians from Thessaly and later received many colonies from Miletus. Like the other Greek cities in Asia, it fell under the rule of the Persia Empire until Alexander the Great captured it …

Cyzicus makes connections with: Cyzicus located on Arctonnesos Ins. (unspecified date range) Cyzicus part of (administrative) Asia (Roman province) (30 BC - AD 300)