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Astyra (Troad)

Astyra (Ancient Greek: Ἀστυρα) was a town of ancient Troad, mentioned by Strabo. Strabo writes that it was above Abydus and once an independent city, but in Strabo's time it was a ruined place, and belonged to the inhabitants of Abydus. There were once gold mines there, but they were nearly exhausted in Strabo's time.

Its site is located 2 miles (3.2 km) southwest of Haliloğlu, Çanakkale Province, Turkey.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Astyra". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

40°02′35″N 26°40′58″E / 40.043192°N 26.682841°E / 40.043192; 26.682841

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