Loryma

Loryma was an ancient town and episcopal see of ancient Caria, in Asia Minor. It is now listed as a titular see. Loryma was a fortified place with a port, close to Cape Cynossema, on the westernmost point of the Rhodian Chersonesus, in Caria.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bozburun and Bozukkale.

is a peninsula south of on the coast of in Turkey.

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is a locality.

Loryma

Latitude
36.58037° or 36° 34′ 49″ north
Longitude
28.00628° or 28° 0′ 23″ east
Elevation
88 metres (289 feet)
Open location code
8G8CH2J4+4G
Geo­Names ID
10252765
Wiki­data ID
Q1720231
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In Other Languages

From Ancient Greek to Turkish—“Loryma” goes by many names.
  • Ancient Greek (to 1453): “Loryma”
  • Catalan: “Lorima”
  • German: “Loryma”
  • Italian: “Lorima”
  • Russian: “Лорима”
  • Turkish: “Loryma”

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Aşağı Mahalle and Cumhuriyet.

Nearby Places

Places to explore: Baldan Suites Bozburun and Pedi Beach.

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