Miletus

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Names: Miletus
Place Type: deserted settlement
Description: Located near the mouth of the Menderes; was one of 12 Ionian cities and one of the greatest cities of ancient Asia Minor; was large trade center with 4 harbors; founded colonies on Black Sea, in Egypt and Italy; noted as a literary center.
Source: Thesaurus of Geographic Names (TGN)

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