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Kasthaneia? (Magnesia) 12 Keramidi - Κασταναία

Κασταναία - Kasthaneia?, Hellenistic walled site above the sea NE of Keramidi in Magnesia Thessaly, possibly the Kasthaneia of Herodotus

Hits: 12
Works: 7
Latitude: 39.590400
Longitude: 22.920400
Confidence: High

Greek name: Κασταναία
Place ID: 396229UKas
Time period: ACH
Region: Thessaly
Country: Greece
Department: Magnisia
Mod: Keramidi

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Modern Description: The fortified acropolis with high walls still standing, on a low hill NE of Keramidi (4th century BC), is identified as ancient Casthanaea. The acropolis is separated from the lower city by a transverse wall with circular towers at each end. The city's harbour was located in the Kakorema bay.
Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Casthanaea
Wikidata ID: Q16544546
Trismegistos Geo: 33513

Info: Archaeological Atlas of the Aegean

(Archaeological Atlas of the Aegean, Ministry of the Aegean)

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Kasthaneia? (Magnesia) 12 Keramidi - Κασταναία

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