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Neonteichus
Neonteichos ( grc, Νέον τεῖχος, lit. 'new wall'), was an ancient Aeolis, Aeolian town not far from the coast of Mysia, situated between the Gediz River, Hermus and the town of Larissa (Aeolis), Larissa, from which its distance was only 30 stadion (unit), stadia. It is said to have been founded by the Aeolians, as a temporary fort on their first arrival in Asia Minor. According to Strabo, the place was more ancient even than Cyme (Aeolis), Cyme; but according to a statement in the Vita Homeri it was built eight years later than Cyme, as a protection against the Pelasgians of Larissa. Its site is tentatively located near Yanıkköy, Anatolia, Asiatic Turkey. References Populated places in ancient Aeolis Former populated places in Turkey Aeolian colonies Greek colonies in Anatolia Menemen District History of İzmir Province {{AncientAeolis-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyme (Aeolis)
Cyme ( el, Κύμη) or Cumae was an Aeolian city in Aeolis (Asia Minor) close to the kingdom of Lydia. It was called Phriconian, perhaps from the mountain Phricion in Aeolis, near which the Aeolians had been settled before their migration to Asia. The Aeolians regarded Cyme as the largest and most important of their twelve cities, which were located on the coastline of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey). As a result of their direct access to the sea, unlike most non-landlocked settlements of the ancient world, trade is believed to have prospered. Location Both the author of the 'life of Homer' and Strabo the ancient geographer, locate Cyme north of the Hermus river on the Asia Minor coastline: After crossing the Hyllus, the distance from Larissa to Cyme was 70 stadia, and from Cyme to Myrina was 40 stadia. (Strabo: 622) Archaeological finds such as coins give reference also to a river, believed to be that of the Hyllus. History Early history Little is known about the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
