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Moira Quarries, Lesbos, North Aegean, Greecei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Moira Quarries | Quarry (Abandoned) |
| Lesbos | Regional Unit |
| North Aegean | Administrative Region |
| Greece | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
39° 8' 5'' North , 26° 31' 52'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Abandoned) - last checked 2026
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mória | 1,176 (2016) | 1.3km |
| Panagioúda | 906 (2016) | 1.3km |
| Pámfila | 1,251 (2016) | 2.6km |
| Mytilene | 28,322 (2016) | 3.7km |
| Píryoi Thermís | 451 (2016) | 4.7km |
A series of several small ancient Roman marble quarries near the village of Moira.
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Other Regions, Features and Areas containing this locality
Aegean Sea PlateTectonic Plate
Eurasian Plate
- Cycladian Back-arcBack-arc Basin
EuropeContinent
Turkey
- Bıga Porphyry BeltMining Region
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