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The ancient name for the main city on the island of Lesbos located on the southeastern coast of the island.
The city is thought to be named after Mitilini whose father, Makaras, settled on the island of Lesbos and named the island and its primary cities after his son-in-law, daughters and son respectively: Lesbos, Mitilini, Issa, Antissa, Mithumna, Arisbi and Eressos.
Approximate east longitude 26.32 and north latitude 39.06.
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