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Kallipolis/Anxa — by I.E.M. Edlund Berry — last modified Aug 19, 2020 02:34 PM

Kallipolis/Anxa in legend was said to have been founded by Idomeneus of Crete, while Pliny the Elder credits Senonian Gauls as founders. It is most likely that the site was a Messapic settlement.

Kastro ano Diakopto — by G. Reger — last modified Mar 27, 2024 02:04 PM

Abundant spolia, artifacts, and building foundations provide evidence for an ancient settlement in the area of modern Kastro ano Diakopto and the church of Ag. Athanasios on the hill above it to the west. It is probably to be identified with ancient Boura, an attested settlement of Achaia.

Khaybar — by D.F. Graf — last modified Apr 16, 2024 12:52 PM

An ancient, fortified oasis settlement in the western Arabian peninsula that has produced archaeological evidence for occupation from prehistoric times to today. It is named "Hibra" in an inscription of Nabonidus, dating to the 6th century BCE, and features as the site of a Mohammedan conquest in the early years of Islam. Recent discoveries nearby of large "desert kites" (putative animal capture structures), neolithic campsites, and megalithic tombs have received significant press and highlight the site's importance at an early date.

Larisa — by J. Bennet — last modified Apr 04, 2021 11:21 AM

A city of southeastern Crete, mentioned by Strabo. It may be associated with the "Kastellos" at modern Kalamafka.

Los Castellazos — by H.S. Sivan — last modified May 25, 2023 12:04 PM

Los Castellazos is an archaeological site located near Mediana de Aragón, Spain, in a strategic position on the Ginel river. Two phases of occupation relate to the Early Iron Age and the later first millennium BC.

Lykouria? — by G. Reger — last modified Sep 30, 2022 10:06 AM

According to Pausanias, Lykouria? is located in Arcadia and marks the boundary between Pheneus and Cleitor.

Magliano Sabina — by W.V. Harris — last modified Jul 05, 2019 11:00 AM

Magliano Sabina is located in Lazio, some 50 km north of Rome and some 30 km west of Rieti.

Metropolis? (settlement) — by W.M. Murray — last modified Apr 26, 2024 10:46 PM

The modern village of Palaiomanina in the West Greek regional unit of Aetolia-Acarnania may be identifiable with "Metropolis", a settlement known from ancient sources.

Monterano — by W.V. Harris — last modified Jan 04, 2024 08:15 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 42 C4 Monterano

Nomentum — by L. Quilici — last modified Feb 24, 2024 03:39 PM

The Latin town of Nomentum and Rome were linked by means of the Via Nomentana. In Livy's history the town, a member of the Latin League, is captured by Lucius Tarquinius Priscus. Nomentum was one of a number of towns captured by Tarquinius. The Romans granted the town civitas sine suffragio after 338 B.C.

Omphake — by R.J.A. Wilson — last modified Dec 20, 2022 07:34 PM

Omphake was an ancient Sikanian center that came into conflict with the Greek colony of Gela. It is probably to be identified with modern Butera on the island of Sicily.

Oropos — by J.S. Traill — last modified Oct 16, 2024 08:24 PM

Oropos was an ancient settlement and port located on the border between Boeotia and Attica; the bulk of its Hellenistic - Roman remains are thought to underlie the modern village of Skala Oropou. Oropos was source of ongoing disputes in antiquity. Colonists from Eretria founded Oropos.

Osteria dell’Osa — by L. Quilici — last modified Apr 14, 2022 12:09 PM

The site of a major Iron Age necropolis (Latial chronology) composed of over 600 burials.

Pan(h)ormus — by R.J.A. Wilson — last modified Feb 15, 2024 05:45 PM

First founded in 734 BC by the Phoenicians as Ziz, Pan(h)ormus (modern Palermo) was an important ancient city of the Greek, Roman, and Arabic civilizations.

Panormos — by J. Fossey — last modified Dec 19, 2022 06:40 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 55 F2 Panormos

Panormos (Megarid) — by G. Reger — last modified Apr 15, 2024 04:55 PM

An ancient harbor and associated settlement on the Alkyonides Gulf at Psatha, attested in a fragmentary inscription.

Pedum — by N. Purcell — last modified Jun 20, 2023 11:29 AM

Pedum was an ancient city of Latium that was part of the Latin League. Located between Tibur and Praeneste, its precise location is now unknown. Some suggest that modern Gallicano is the site of the ancient city.

Peiraion — by G. Reger — last modified Jul 26, 2023 10:09 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 58 D1 Peiraion

Pharis — by G. Reger — last modified Apr 24, 2024 08:51 AM

Pharis or Phare was an ancient site in Laconia located in the Spartan plain along the route leading from Amyclae to the coast. It was abandoned by Pausanias' day. Shipley ventures a tentative identification with the area of modern Vapheio where there is evidence for a Bronze Age settlement with tholos tomb.

Phayttos — by J. Fossey — last modified May 23, 2022 03:38 PM

An ancient settlement of Thessaly, located at modern Zarko/Zarkos in Greece.