Eurysakeion (Athens) 5 Thisio - Ευρυσάκειον

Εὐρυσάκει̣ον - Eurysakeion, temenos and altar of a key hero from Salamis, in Melite/Kolonos Agoraios
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Latitude: 37.974800
Longitude: 23.719900
Confidence: Low

Greek name: Εὐρυσάκει̣ον
Place ID: 380237SEur
Time period: ACHR
Region: Attica
Country: Greece
Department: Athens C
Mod: Thisio


Modern Description: Unlocated altar and temenos SW of the Hephaisteion, honoring Eurysakes the son of Ajax, who allegedly transferred the island of Salamis to Athenian control. This precinct was the sacred headquarters of the Aiantid tribe.
[Judith Binder: Eurysakes: son of Aias, temenos on Kolonos Agoraios in Melite: Harp. s.v. Μελίτη and Κολωνέτας; Agora_III, 90-93, 225; Ferguson, W. S. 1938, 15-16; Kron, U. 1976, 138, 172-174; Kearns, E. 1989, 70-71, 82, 107-108, 164]
Trismegistos Geo: 364

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