Chersonesus (western Crete)
Chersonesus or Chersonesos (Ancient Greek: Χερσόνησος) was a town on the west coast of ancient Crete, nearly directly opposite Cyrenaica.[1]
The site of Chersonesus is located near modern Cape Karavoutas or Koutoulos.[2][3]
References[]
- ^ Strabo. Geographica. xvii. p. 838. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
- ^ 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.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Chersonesus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
Coordinates: 35°22′47″N 23°32′20″E / 35.379761°N 23.538841°E
Categories:
- Populated places in ancient Crete
- Former populated places in Greece
- Ancient Crete geography stubs