Scotane

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Scotane or Skotane (Ancient Greek: Σκοτάνη) was a settlement in ancient Arcadia, Greece. Pausanias wrote that it was located near Nasi, Lycuntes and Argeathae,[1] which places it in the southern part of present Achaea.

Its site is located near the modern .[2] The modern village of Skotani was renamed after the ancient town, but is located 7 km from Dafni.

References[]

  1. ^ Pausanias. Description of Greece. 8.23.8.
  2. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

Coordinates: 37°50′02″N 22°01′38″E / 37.834°N 22.0273°E / 37.834; 22.0273


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