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Dascylium (Ergili)
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The acropolis of Dascylium. Photo Jona Lendering. The acropolis of Dascylium, the capital of the Persian satrapy of Hellespontine Phrygia, residence of the Pharnacid dynasty (Artabazus, Pharnabazus, Pharnaces, Pharnabazus, Ariobarzanes, and Artabazus).
Terrace wall. Photo Jona Lendering. Terrace wall; similar to the retaining walls of the citadel of Pasargadae and the terrace walls of Persepolis.
View from the acropolis of Dascylium. Photo Jona Lendering. View from the acropolis of Dascylium. In Antiquity, the town was well known for its park (paradeisos). Today, it is a nature reserve.
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