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Heraclea Lynkestis (deserted settlement) |
Coordinates: |
| Lat: 41 00 39 N degrees minutes |
Lat: 41.0100 decimal degrees |
| Long: 021 20 33 E degrees minutes |
Long: 21.3420 decimal degrees |
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Note: Ancient Greek city of Macedon, founded by Philip V on existing trade routes; later became a Roman administrative center. After a strong earthquake struck, the city was gradually abandoned in the 6th century; in 585 the devastated area was captured by the Slavs. The city was superseded by nearby city of Bitola. |
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| Heraclea Lynkestis (preferred,C,V)
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| Herakleia Lynkestis (C,V)
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| Heraclea Lyncestis (C,V)
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| Heraclea Lynci (C,V)
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| Heraclea (C,V)
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| Septimia Aurelia Heraclea (C,V)
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| Ἡράκλεια Λυγκηστίς (C,V,Greek,U)
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| Хераклеа Линкестис (C,V,Ancient Macedonian,U)
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Bitola (municipality) (P) |
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| deserted settlement (preferred, C) |
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Greek city was founded ca. 359 BCE |
| archaeological site (C) |
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noted for ancient theater, fortified walls, basilicas with mosaics, & other buildings of 4th-6th cen. |
| inhabited place (H) |
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| military center (H) |
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was a Roman supply depot & veterans' retirement settlement |
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Related geographic places: |
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| successor of .... |
Monastir .......... (inhabited place) |
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(World, Europe, Severna Makedonija, Bitola) [7015494] |
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