Calamyde
Calamyde or Kalamyde (Ancient Greek: Καλαμύδη) was a city of ancient Crete. It was located on the southern shore, west of Lissus and 30 stadia from .[1]
The site of Calamyde is located near modern .[2][3] Robert Pashley found the site in the 19th century. On the west and southwest sides of the city the walls may be traced for 300 or 400 paces; on the east they extend about 100 paces; while on the south the ridge narrows, and the wall, adapting itself to the natural features of the hill, has not a length of more than 20 paces. This wall is composed of polygonal stones, which have not been touched by the chisel.[4]
References[]
- ^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 333-334.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ Robert Pashley, Trav. vol. ii. p. 124.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Calamyde". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Coordinates: 35°14′30″N 23°41′35″E / 35.24157°N 23.69295°E
- Populated places in ancient Crete
- Former populated places in Greece
- Ancient Greek archaeological sites in Greece
- Archaeological sites in Crete
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