Roman Military Harbor Discovered in Ancient Port City of Parion, Turkey
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<p paraeid="{a03d9166-68ce-41ac-acc3-5a47bd03c9fa}{63}" paraid="832687990"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">In the ancient world, the port city of </span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US">Parion</span><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-US"> was a vital trading point for goods traveling from ancient Greece and the Aegean to the city of Istanbul, and all points beyond. While the city no longer exists, excavations in northwestern </span>Turkey’s Canakkale province near the village of Kemer have uncovered many ruins and artifacts from Parion, including the remains of harbor facilities found in the southern section of the site. During the most recent excavation season, archaeologists were excited to discover a second port farther to the north, one that apparently served an entirely different function than its southern counterpart.? </p>
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