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(Πάριον; Párion). A city in the Troas between Lampsacus and Priapus, the modern Kemer; probably founded by Parians (hence the name) [1. 59-61]. Its prosperity (as a port on the sea route to the Black Sea; Thracian trade) is attested e.g. by the Altar of P., which was a 'wonder of the world'. P. was a member of the Delian League (1 talent in 454 BC) [1. 82-87]. After varying fortunes under the Diadochi, P. became…