Phocaea

American  

[foh-see-uh] / foʊˈsi ə /

noun

1. an ancient seaport in Asia Minor: northernmost of the Ionian cities; later an important maritime state.

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Phocaea British  

/ fəʊˈsiːə /

noun

1. an ancient port in Asia Minor, the northernmost of Ionian cities on the W coast of Asia Minor: an important maritime state (about 1000–600 _bc )

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Phocaea

Marseille, founded by the Greek settlers of Phocaea around 600 BC, is the starting point of the French leg of the relay.

From Reuters ● Jun. 23, 2023

The city dates from 535 B.C., when roving Ionic Greeks landed there after the Persians had driven them out of Phocaea in Asia Minor.

From Time Magazine Archive

"Rhodopis died not, O Herodotus," said Nicarete, "but is yet living, and as fair as ever she was; and he who is now my lover, even this Phanes of Phocaea, hath lately beheld her."

From Old Friends, Epistolary Parody by Andrew Lang

In Phocaea, it is true, a community again grew up.

From The History of Antiquity Vol. VI. (vol. VI. of VI.) by Max Duncker

After halting here a few days for the purpose chiefly of refreshing the rowers, they sailed over to Phocaea.

From The History of Rome, Books 27 to 36 by Titus Livius