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Temple of Athene at Ancient Troy

Temple of Athene at Ancient Troy by voyageAnatolia
Temple of Athene at Ancient Troy, originally uploaded by voyageAnatolia.

Temple of Athene at ancient Assos at land of Troad near Gallipoli, Troy and Dardanelles. Aristotle lived here and opened an Academy. The city was also visited by St. Paul. Today Assos is an Aegean coast seaside retreat amid ancient ruins with boutique hotels and a small fishermen's harbor.

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