Myrmekion

Historical Site

Ancient Greek colony in Crimea

Myrmēkion or Myrmecium was an ancient Greek colony in Crimea. The settlement was founded in the eastern part of the modern city of Kerch, 4 km NE of ancient Panticapaeum on the bank of Kerch Bay near the Karantinny Cape. The settlement was founded by Milesians in the first half of the 6th century BC.

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Where it is

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Tsar's KurganHistorical Site · 2.4 km
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PanticapaeumHistorical Site · 4.2 km
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TyritakeHistorical Site · 4.2 km
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NymphaionHistorical Site · 15 km
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KimmerikonHistorical Site · 41 km
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Myrmekion

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