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Aspendos was situated 8 miles from the mouth of the Eurymedon
river in ancient Pamphylia and it was an important port and naval base.
It had preferred Persian rule, despite its Greek origins. It resisted
Alexander on his invasion of Asia Minor. It became a dominion of the Pergamene
Kings from 189 to 133 BCE.
Silver Stater of Aspendos. 420-375 BCE.
Obverse: Greek Wreslers.
Reverse: Slinger.
Reference: Encyclopedia Britannica
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