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History => Ancient and Medieval History => Topic started by: Imperial Dave on July 24, 2024, 06:23:25 AM

Title: Roman port found at Parion, Turkey
Post by: Imperial Dave on July 24, 2024, 06:23:25 AM
https://arkeonews.net/2700-year-old-military-roman-port-found-in-parion-turkiye/

Hopefully of interest
Title: Re: Roman port found at Parion, Turkey
Post by: DBS on July 24, 2024, 11:38:47 AM
It is indeed.  An alternative explanation for a second port at the town could be prevailing winds/tides, especially given this is at the western end of the Sea of Marmara near the mouth of the Hellespont.  Quite a few ancient ports had duplicate harbours for that reason.
Title: Re: Roman port found at Parion, Turkey
Post by: Imperial Dave on July 24, 2024, 01:08:55 PM
I didnt know that...