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Kuchunlu Tepe And Distant View Of Gargarus  - Michel François Preaulx (1787-1828) - 1812
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Kuchunlu Tepe And Distant View Of Gargarus

ArtistMichel François Preaulx (1787-1828)
EngraverLetitia Byrne (1779-1849)
Date1812
TechniqueCopper Engraving
CategoryOttoman Empire And Turkey
SourceTravels In Various Countries Of Europe Asia And Africa. Part The First Russia Tartary And Turkey (T. Cadell and W. Davies London)

Description

Skepsis Ancient City was situated on Kursunlu Hill, in Bayramici town of the city Canakkale. The city was built as terraces from the hill to the outskirt towards the valley Skamandrious / Menderes. Few remains which belong to the city are seen on the hill and only a standing remain of a building is noticed. The exact foundation date of the city is unknown.