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Elatia (other)
Elatia (Greek: Ελατιά or Ancient Greek: Ἐλάτεια) may refer to: *Elatia, Drama (Ελατιά) *Elatia (mountain), in Drama and Kavala, Greek Macedonia *Elatia, Zakynthos (Ελατιά) * Elateia (Ἐλάτεια), an ancient city-state of Phocis *Elateia (Aeolis), a town of ancient Aeolis, now in Turkey *Elateia (Epirus) (Ἐλάτεια), a town of ancient Epirus * Elateia (Thessaly) (Ἐλάτεια), a town of ancient Thessaly * Elateia, Florina (Ἐλάτεια), a destroyed village in the Florina region whose artifacts are held in the Museum of Folklore and History (Drosopigi) *Elateia, Larissa (Ἐλάτεια), a village in the municipality of Larissa *Amfikleia-Elateia Amfikleia–Elateia ( el, Δήμος Αμφίκλειας-Ελάτειας) is a municipality in the Phthiotis regional unit, Central Greece, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town of Kato Tithorea. The municipality has an area of 533.32 ... * (Ἐλάτεια), a village in the Phthi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elatia, Drama
Elatia ( el, Ελατιά, Ελατιάς), until 1927 known as ''Kalyvia Koutra'' or ''Kara Dere'' ( el, Καλύβια Κούτρα, Καρά Ντερέ, Καράντερέ, bg, Кара дере), is a forest village in Northern Greece near the border with Bulgaria. It is the administrative center of the Karantere forest. The settlement, which became part of the community of Sidironero in 1927, was dissolved in 1940. History After the Russo-Turkish War the village of Elatia (''Kalyvia Koutra'' or ''Karadere'') remained within the borders of the Ottoman Empire and its population consisted of Pomaks and occasionally some Sarakatsani families who used to stay there in summers. It was acceded to Greece after World War I. Its name was changed to ''Elatia'' (''Ελατιά'') in 1927. The village was depopulated in the period 1919–1934, most probably in 1923 as a result of the Treaty of Lausanne. Since then the village remained a place for Sarakatsani The Sarakatsani ( el, Σα ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elatia (mountain)
Elatia or Karantere ( el, Ελατιά or ''Καρά Ντερέ'') is a mostly forested mountain area located in the central and northern parts of the Drama regional unit (and partially Kavala regional unit) in Greek Macedonia that extends along the Greek- Βulgarian border. Karantere is 90% covered by the forest of Elatia and contains the forest village of Elatia. The Forest of Elatia and Karantere are sometimes used interchangeably when describing the area. The forest village of Elatia lies at the location known as "Koutra," 72 km from Drama, Greece. The forest is owned by the Greek Forest Service, with the village being the administrative and operational center for the Forest of Elatia.Tourist Guide of DramThe Forest of ElatiaRetrieved on June 23, 2007 Flora, fauna, and funga Karantere contains the country's only forest of spruce trees. The landscape of the area is similar to that of central and northern Europe. Among the trees and plant life that can be found within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elatia, Zakynthos
Elatia ( el, Ελάτια) is a former municipality on the island of Zakynthos, Ionian Islands, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality Zakynthos, of which it is a municipal unit. It is located in the northwestern part of the island. With a land area of 111.412 km², it is the largest municipal unit on Zakynthos, comprising about 27 percent of its area. Its population was 1,933 at the 2011 census. The seat of the municipality was in the town of Volimes Volimes, ( el, Βολίμες) is a village and a community in the mountainous northwestern part of the island of Zakynthos. It was the seat of the municipality of Elatia. In 2011 its population was 406 for the village, and 571 for the community, ... (pop. 406). The next largest towns are Maries (296), Áno Volímes (262), and Orthoniés (222). External linksOfficial website References Populated places in Zakynthos Acropolis Rally {{Ionian-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elateia
Elateia ( el, Ελάτεια; grc, Ἐλάτεια) was an ancient Greek city of Phthiotis, and the most important place in that region after Delphi. It is also a modern-day town that is a former municipality in the southeastern part of Phthiotis. Since the 2011 local government reform, it is a municipal unit of the municipality Amfikleia-Elateia. Its population is 3,538 inhabitants (2011 census) and its land area is 154.361 km². The municipal seat was the town of Eláteia (pop. 2,372); other towns are Zeli (673), Panagítsa (266), Lefkochóri (123), Sfáka (93), and Katályma (11). History Ancient Elateia was situated about the middle of the great fertile basin that extends nearly 20 miles, from the narrows of the Cephissus River below Amphicleia, to the entrance into Boeotia. Hence it was admirably placed for commanding the passes into southern Greece from Mount Oeta, and became a post of great military importance. Pausanias describes it as situated over against Amphicl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elateia (Aeolis)
Heraclea or Herakleia ( grc, Ἡράκλεια), also transliterated as Heracleia, was a town of ancient Aeolis. It was opposite to Hecatonnesi. This town and the neighbouring Coryphantis are called villages of the Mytilenaeans. The town may also have carried the names Elateia, Idale, and Itale during Roman times. Its site is located near Ayvalık Ayvalık () is a seaside town on the northwestern Aegean coast of Turkey. It is a district of Balıkesir province. The town centre is connected to Cunda Island by a causeway and is surrounded by the archipelago of Ayvalık Islands, which face ..., Asiatic Turkey. References Populated places in ancient Aeolis Former populated places in Turkey Ionian colonies {{AncientAeolis-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elateia (Epirus)
Elateia or Elatia ( gr, Ἐλάτεια), also Elatreia or Elatria (Ἐλατρία), was a town of the Cassopaei in Thesprotia, in ancient Epirus, mentioned by Strabo, along with Batiae and Pandosia. It is said to have been a colony of Elis (in the Peloponnese, Greece). Its location is believed to be at the foot of Mount Zalongo, north of the modern village of Paliorophoro. This site was settled from prehistoric times. Archaeologists suggest that the settlement was fortified with a polygonal wall of in circumference, which enclosed an area corresponding to a population of about 3,800. References See also *List of cities in ancient Epirus This is a list of cities in ancient Epirus. These were Greek poleis, komes or fortresses except for Nicopolis, which was founded by Octavian. Classical Epirus was divided into three regions: Chaonia, Molossia, Thesprotia, each named after the d ... Populated places in ancient Epirus Greek colonies Former populated places in Gree ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elateia (Thessaly)
Elateia or Elatia ( grc, Ἐλάτεια) was a town in Pelasgiotis in ancient Thessaly, described by Livy, along with Gonnus, as situated in the pass leading to the Vale of Tempe. Elateia is called Iletia by Pliny the Elder, and Iletium or Iletion (Ἰλέτιον) by Ptolemy. It is mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium Stephanus or Stephan of Byzantium ( la, Stephanus Byzantinus; grc-gre, Στέφανος Βυζάντιος, ''Stéphanos Byzántios''; centuryAD), was a Byzantine grammarian and the author of an important geographical dictionary entitled ''Ethni ... under its right name. Its site in unlocated. References Populated places in ancient Thessaly Former populated places in Greece Lost ancient cities and towns Pelasgiotis {{AncientThessaly-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Museum Of Folklore And History (Drosopigi)
A museum ( ; plural museums or, rarely, musea) is a building or institution that cares for and displays a collection of artifacts and other objects of artistic, cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Many public museums make these items available for public viewing through exhibits that may be permanent or temporary. The largest museums are located in major cities throughout the world, while thousands of local museums exist in smaller cities, towns, and rural areas. Museums have varying aims, ranging from the conservation and documentation of their collection, serving researchers and specialists, to catering to the general public. The goal of serving researchers is not only scientific, but intended to serve the general public. There are many types of museums, including art museums, natural history museums, science museums, war museums, and children's museums. According to the International Council of Museums (ICOM), there are more than 55,000 museums in 202 co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elateia, Larissa
Elateia ( el, Ελάτεια) is a settlement of the municipal unit of Makrychori, which belongs to the municipality of Tempi in the Larissa regional unit, Thessaly, Greece Greece,, or , romanized: ', officially the Hellenic Republic, is a country in Southeast Europe. It is situated on the southern tip of the Balkans, and is located at the crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa. Greece shares land borders with .... The Museum of Thessalian Life (Μουσείο Θεσσαλικής Ζωής), is a simulation of an edifice of the Traditional Agricultural Activities and gives the chance to people, to live the experience of the past time. References {{Tempi div Populated places in Larissa (regional unit) Tempi (municipality) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amfikleia-Elateia
Amfikleia–Elateia ( el, Δήμος Αμφίκλειας-Ελάτειας) is a municipality in the Phthiotis regional unit, Central Greece, Greece. The seat of the municipality is the town of Kato Tithorea. The municipality has an area of 533.32 km2. Municipality The municipality of Amfikleia–Elateia was formed after the 2011 local administration reform by the merger of the following three former municipalities that became municipal units: *Amfikleia *Elateia *Tithorea People * Costa Cordalis Costa Cordalis ( el, Κώστας Κορδαλής; born Konstantinos Cordalis; 1 May 19442 July 2019) was a Greek-German Schlager singer. Biography Born Konstantinos Cordalis in Elateia, Phthiotis, Cordalis moved to Germany in 1960. His 197 ... (1944-2019), German-Greek singer References Municipalities of Central Greece Populated places in Phthiotis {{CGreece-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phthiotis
Phthiotis ( el, Φθιώτιδα, ''Fthiótida'', ; ancient Greek and Katharevousa: Φθιῶτις) is one of the regional units of Greece. It is part of the administrative region of Central Greece. The capital is the city of Lamia. It is bordered by the Malian Gulf to the east, Boeotia in the south, Phocis in the south, Aetolia-Acarnania in the southwest, Evrytania in the west, Karditsa regional unit in the north, Larissa regional unit in the north, and Magnesia in the northeast. The name dates back to ancient times. It is best known as the home of Achilles. Geography Phthiotis covers the northern and southern shorelines of the Malian Gulf, an inlet of the Aegean Sea. It stretches inland towards the west along the valley of the river Spercheios. In the south it covers the upper part of the Cephissus valley. There are several mountain ranges in Phthiotis, including the Othrys in the northeast, the Tymfristos in the west, the Vardousia in the southwest, Oeta in the south ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
