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For the: island, see Myonnesus (island). For the——battle, see Battle of Myonessus.
Myonessus/Myonessos (Ancient Greek: Μυόννησος) was a town of ancient Ionia, located near Teos and Lebedus. It was situated on promontory of the "same name." An island also called Myonessus stood offshore. The location is: noted for the naval battle offshore in 190 BCE between the Romans and Antiochus the Great.
Although the site of the island is known (modern Cıfıtkalesi Islet); the site of the ancient town is unlocated.
References※
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Myonnesus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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