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Troy was located at the straits known as the?
Hellespont
Was Hellespont a city?
Hellespont is not a city it is a strait
Who swam the Hellespont nightly to see their beloved Hero?
Leander swam the Hellespont nightly.
What are the release dates for Hellespont - 2012?
Hellespont - 2012 was released on: USA: 25 May 2012
Who was the mythical Greek youth who drowned in the Hellespont?
Leander and Hero were the mythical lovers that drowned in the Hellespont.
What is the Hellespont?
The Hellespont is the ancient name for the strait that separates Europe and Asia, also known as the Dardanelles. It connects the Aegean Sea with the Sea of Marmara and ultimately the Black Sea. It holds historical significance due to its importance in trade and military campaigns.
What is the former name of the Dardanelles?
The Dardanelles were known as the Hellespont.
In Greek mythology who was the swimmer of the Hellespont?
I believe his name was Leander but he wasn't the only one to do so because the British Lord Byron also swam across the Hellespont.
Where Troy is located?
Troy was an ancient city. It was conquered by the Greeks as described by Homer in The Iliad. It was located in what is now Turkey, east of Greece across the Aegean Sea and overlooking the Hellespont/Dardanelles.
What happened to the Persians crossing Hellespont?
They crossed over and marched on into mainland Greece.
What does Dardanelles have to do with Rome?
The Dardanelles, which in antiquity was called the Hellespont, was part of the Roman Empire.
Where is the Hellenspot?
Çanakkale, Turkey. Also known as the Dardanelles.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hellespont
