🏛️ Herakleia Perinthous-Selymbria
Greco-Roman ruins on the Sea of Marmara coast
📌 Fast Facts
- Located near Tekirdağ in northwestern Turkey, on the Sea of Marmara
- Founded as a Greek colony in the 6th century BCE; later incorporated into Roman territories
- Archaeological remains include city walls, harbor structures, and residential areas
- Partially submerged and eroded due to coastal processes and modern development
Herakleia Perinthous-Selymbria represents the layered history of Thrace, a region contested between Greek, Persian, and Roman powers. The ...