Hellespont
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- 40.2000° N, 26.4000° E Open map ↗
The Hellespont, historically known as the Dardanelles, is a narrow strait in northwestern Turkey that has served as a crucial maritime passage since ancient times. It forms a natural boundary between Europe and Asia, linking the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
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