History and archaeology / Archaeological site
Skepsis Ancient City
Bayramiç, Çanakkale
A city of the Troad at Kurşunlutepe, where Aristotle's library is said to have been kept for a time.
Its story
Skepsis is a city of the Troad founded on the site of Kurşunlutepe village near Bayramiç. Ancient sources relate that Aristotle's library was kept here for a time before being moved to Pergamon and Alexandria. The city was also the hometown of the grammarian and historian Demetrius of Skepsis and of Metrodorus. The remains visible on the surface today are limited; it is a short stop for history enthusiasts on a trip to the northern foothills of the Kaz Mountains.
Key facts
- Period
- Archaic – Roman
- Admission
- Open site
Trip purpose
- Free
- Quiet
Location
39.80278, 26.68611
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skepsis | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scepsis