- Lake İznik
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lake_name = Lake İznik
image_lake = Lake Iznik NASA.jpg
caption_lake = View from space
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location =Bursa Province
coords = coord|40.4336111|N|29.5186111|E|type:waterbody_region:TR|display=inline,title
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basin_countries = Turkey
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area = 290 km²
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max-depth = 80 m
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cities =Lake İznik ( _tr. İznik Gölü) is a
lake in theBursa Province inTurkey . It is located at around coord|40.4336111|N|29.5186111|E and has an area of 290.00 km² and maximum depth of about 80 m. Its ancient name "Ascanius" is derived from Ashkuza, the Assyrian word for theScythians .History
In
Greek mythology , during theTrojan War the region by the Lake İznik was held by thePhrygians , who sent troops to the aid of KingPriam , led by the brothersPhorcys and Ascanius, sons ofAretaon as related in the "Iliad ".Ascanius, son of Aretaon, should not be confused with
Ascanius (son ofAeneas ), and Ascanius (son of Priam), who also feature in legends of the Trojan War.External links
* [http://www.golyaka.org Golyaka Village, Bursa]
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