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Medma (deserted settlement) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 38 29 13 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 38.4873 decimal degrees |
| Long: 015 58 33 E degrees minutes |
Long: 15.9764 decimal degrees |
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Note: Was an ancient settlement founded by the Epizephyrian Locrians. Name was said to be derived from an adjoining fountain and nearby river. Located partially within the boundaries of modern town of Rosarno. |
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| Medma (preferred,C,V)
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| Mesma (C,V)
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| Μέσμα (C,V,Greek)
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| Μέδμα (C,V,Greek)
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| Μέδμη (H,V,Greek)
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| Μέσα (H,V,Greek)
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Calabria (region (administrative division)) (P) |
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Medma (deserted settlement) (P) |
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Place Types: |
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| deserted settlement (preferred, C) |
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| archaeological site (C) |
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| town (H) |
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Related geographic places: |
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| near/adjacent to .... |
Rosarno .......... (inhabited place) |
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(World, Europe, Italy, Calabria, Reggio di Calabria province) [7009966] |
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