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Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)
Abstract
Linon (Linum) is an ancient settlement located between Parion and Priapos on the Asiatic shore of the Marmara Sea (Propontis). Although little is known about Linon, ancient texts refer to the settlement being a dependency of Parion. This article concerns the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails) which are mentioned in ancient texts without a full description regarding them being provided other than that these snails are declared to be “delicious” and the “best in the world”. Although it has not been determined whether the Linusian snails are marine or terrestrial snails, this paper utilising information gained from ancient texts, as well as modern archaeological reports and interviews with locals, particularly with local fishermen and attempts to indentify the Linusian Snails. The interviews and site trips taken indicate that there are two possibilities amongst modern snail shells found in the region; namely the Tonna galea and the Rapana venosa. In order to evaluate this information regarding Linon, related information from nearby settlements was also consulted as part of the method employed in this work.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Archaeology, Maritime Archaeology
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
June 21, 2023
Submission Date
April 26, 2022
Acceptance Date
December 5, 2022
Published in Issue
Year 2023 Volume: 11
APA
Yılmaz, M. D. (2023). Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus, 11, 401-407. https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA
AMA
1.Yılmaz MD. Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus. 2023;11:401-407. https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA
Chicago
Yılmaz, Michael Deniz. 2023. “Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)”. Cedrus 11 (June): 401-7. https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA.
EndNote
Yılmaz MD (June 1, 2023) Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus 11 401–407.
IEEE
[1]M. D. Yılmaz, “Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)”, Cedrus, vol. 11, pp. 401–407, June 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA
ISNAD
Yılmaz, Michael Deniz. “Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)”. Cedrus 11 (June 1, 2023): 401-407. https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA.
JAMA
1.Yılmaz MD. Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus. 2023;11:401–407.
MLA
Yılmaz, Michael Deniz. “Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails)”. Cedrus, vol. 11, June 2023, pp. 401-7, https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA.
Vancouver
1.Michael Deniz Yılmaz. Some Remarks and Identification of the Λινούσιοι Κοχλίαι (Linusian Snails). Cedrus [Internet]. 2023 Jun. 1;11:401-7. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28DB94WA