Ancient Abdera

Greece / Xanthi / Avdira /
 temple, archaeological site, ancient civilization

Tradition holds that this Greek colony was founded by Herakles, though in actuality it was a colony from Klazomenai, in the wake of the advancing Persians in the 7th century BC.
Birthplace of Democritus, the Leukippos, Protagoras, the Hekataia.
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Coordinates:   40°55'55"N   24°58'31"E
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