About Scepsis
Scepsis or Skepsis (Ancient Greek: Σκῆψις or Σκέψις) was an ancient settlement in the Troad, Asia Minor that is at the present site of the village of Kurşunlutepe, near the town of Bayramiç in Turkey. The settlement is notable for being the location where the famous library of Aristotle was kept before being moved to Pergamum and Alexandria. It was also home to Metrodorus of Scepsis and Demetrius of Scepsis.
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Location and Access
Scepsis is located in Çanakkale. Coordinates are 39.82554, 26.68800. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Çanakkale.
Places to Visit Near Scepsis
Religious Sites
Mustafa Aslan Efendi Tomb
Religious Sites
Tepecik Mosque
Historical Places
Dede Fountain
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Government Square Fountain
Museums
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Taş Köprü (Bayramiç)
Religious Sites
Taşköprü Mosque
Historical Places
Bezirganlar Mosque
Historical Places in Çanakkale
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Thymbra
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Alexandria Troas
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Achilleion
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Kilitbahir Castle
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Bozcaada Castle
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Lampsacus
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Çanakkale Martyrs Memorial
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province Çanakkale
- Category Historical Places
- Coordinates 39.82554, 26.68800
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