ΤΥΠΟΣ ΛΗΜΜΑΤΟΣ
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Chalcedon or Kalchedon, the city of Bithynia on the Asian shore of the Bosporus, was founded by Megarian colonists and, together with Byzantium, was one of the most powerful cities of the region in Antiquity. It took part in the Ionian Revolt and later became a member of the Delian League. In the years of the wars among the successors of Alexander the Great the city was independent and remained independent throughout the Imperial years. The geographical position of the city and its natural resources contributed to its economic prosperity. Unfortunately, there are only a few preserved architectural remains of the city. |
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