About Smintheion
Smintheion or Smintheum was a town in ancient Troad, near Chryse, which contained a noted sanctuary of Apollo mentioned by Homer. The sanctuary was dedicated to Apollo Smintheus, a byname of Apollo associated with mice and rats. Here, Apollo was worshiped as the protector against a plague of mice that held the region in its grip at one point.
Its site is located near Külahlı (Gülpınar), Asiatic Turkey.
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Location and Access
Smintheion is located in Ayvacık district, Çanakkale. Coordinates are 39.53621, 26.11775. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for Çanakkale.
Places to Visit Near Smintheion
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Chryse (Troad)
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Hamam (Smintheion)
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Çeşme (Smintheion)
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Kocaköy Köyü Camii
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Tuzla Bridge (Ayvacık)
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Alexandria Troas Bridge
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Tragasai
Museums in Çanakkale
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Troy Museum
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Çanakkale Archaeological Museum
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Gelibolu War Museum
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Antique Tractor Museum
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Bozcaada Local History Museum
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Frequently Asked Questions
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