Myrmekion, also called Myrmecium, was an ancient Greek colony in Crimea, founded by Milesian settlers in the first half of the sixth century BC. It stood in the eastern part of the modern city of Kerch, about four kilometers northeast of ancient Panticapaeum on the bank of Kerch Bay near the Karantinny Cape.
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1. Myrmēkion (Wikipedia)
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The settlement was founded by Milesians in the first half of the 6th century BC. According to Strabo, it was 20 stadia from Panticapeum, and 40 stadia from Parthenium and opposite to it was the town of Achilleum.
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The settlement was founded by Milesians in the first half of the 6th century BC.
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The settlement was founded by Milesians in the first half of the 6th century BC.
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View the SourceMyrmekion (Wikipedia)
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