Lampsacus
Λάμψακος | |
| Alternative name | Pityusa, Pityussa, Lampsakos |
|---|---|
| Location | Lapseki, Çanakkale Province, Turkey |
| Region | Troad |
| Coordinates | 40°20′48″N 26°41′57″E / 40.34667°N 26.69917°E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Builder | Colonists from Phocaea and Miletus |
Lampsacus (/ˈlæmsəkəs/; Ancient Greek: Λάμψακος, romanized: Lampsakos) was an ancient Greek city located in modern day Turkey, strategically situated on the eastern side of the Hellespont in the northern Troad. An inhabitant of Lampsacus was called a Lampsacene. The name has been transmitted in the nearby modern town of Lapseki.