Charax Spasinu
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Charax Spasinu, also called Charax Spasinou, Charax Pasinu, Spasinu Charax (Ancient Greek: Σπασίνου Χάραξ), Alexandria (Greek: Ἀλεξάνδρεια) or Antiochia in Susiana (Greek: Ἀντιόχεια τῆς Σουσιανῆς), was an ancient port at the head of the Persian Gulf in modern day Iraq, and the capital of the ancient kingdom of Characene.
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Ancient Greek: Σπασίνου Χάραξ | |
Location | Iraq |
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Region | Basra Governorate (location is related to Maysan) |
Coordinates | 30°53′41″N 47°34′41″E |
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