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Eumenetica regio — by Jeffrey Becker — last modified Mar 27, 2019 03:29 PM

An ancient region located on the border of Lydia and Phrygia through which the Meander river flowed.

Falernus Ager — by N. Purcell — last modified Sep 27, 2022 04:51 PM

The Ager Falernus comprised the northern portion of Campania from the Massican hills to the Vulturnus river. The area was celebrated for its fertility and, in particular, for its wines.

Fayyum (oasis) — by Gabriel Mckee — last modified Nov 10, 2024 11:13 PM

Large depression (not a true oasis) west of the Nile River containing arable land watered by the flooding of the Nile. Inhabited from the Mesolithic period, the Fayyum contains the earliest evidence of farming in Egypt. The water levels of the Fayyum's lake varied significantly until a land reclamation project during the 12th dynasty implemented artificial water controls. During the Ptolemaic and Roman periods, the Fayyum was administered as the Arsinoite Nome.

Flaminia (region) — by W.V. Harris — last modified Sep 17, 2022 03:18 PM

An ancient region of Roman Italy, located in the modern Marche region, north of the river Aesis (modern Esino).

Gaetulia — by E.W.B. Fentress — last modified Sep 20, 2022 10:03 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 34 B3 Gaetulia

Galatia — by S. Mitchell — last modified Apr 15, 2024 06:04 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 63 B1 Galatia

Galiba — by M.U. Erdosy — last modified Sep 22, 2013 09:42 AM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 5 unlocated Galiba

Galilaea — by E.M. Meyers — last modified Aug 30, 2022 07:17 AM

Galilaea was the northernmost region of Palaestina. Galilaea became a Seleucid territory after the conquests of Alexander the Great.

Gallograecia (region) — by S. Mitchell — last modified Apr 14, 2024 11:18 PM

A region in Hellenized Galatia.

Gandaris — by M.U. Erdosy — last modified Jul 31, 2019 07:44 PM

Gandaris was an ancient kingdom in the valleys of the Swat and Kabul rivers. Its chief settlements were Purushapura and Takshashila.

Garmakan/Beth Garmai — by M. Roaf — last modified Aug 31, 2022 07:56 AM

A historical region around the city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq.

Gaulanitis — by E.M. Meyers — last modified Sep 30, 2022 06:08 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 69 C3 Gaulanitis

Gazakene — by T. Sinclair — last modified Sep 03, 2022 10:03 PM

An ancient place, cited: BAtlas 87 A4 Gazakene

Gedrosia — by M. Roaf — last modified Aug 30, 2022 03:12 PM

Gedrosia was a mountainous region covering parts of what is today southeastern Iran and southwestern Pakistan.

Gogarene/(T)Osarene — by David Braund — last modified Sep 21, 2022 12:17 PM

Gogarene/(T)Osarene was a fertile region of Caucasia that was, at various times, part of either Armenia or Iberia.

Gordyene/Corduena — by M. Roaf — last modified Sep 20, 2022 06:52 AM

Gordyene/Corduena was an ancient region of northern Mesopotamia.

Harmozeia/Armuzia — by M. Roaf — last modified Nov 15, 2023 07:37 PM

A flat coastal area of ancient Carmania, located on the east coast of the Strait of Hormuz in modern Iran, and inhabited likely in a settlement near the modern Minab river. The area was visited and noted by Nearchus's expedition during the reign of Alexander the Great.

Heniochi/Coraxici (mountain) — by David Braund — last modified Aug 18, 2023 09:28 PM

The Heniochi were an ancient people and associated region, localized to the east of the Black Sea. Pliny calls the region a mountain range (Heiochi montes) and offers the alternate name Coaraxici.

Iberia (ancient region) — by David Braund — last modified Jun 13, 2019 04:13 PM

Iberia was an ancient region of southern Caucasia.

Idumaea — by B. Isaac — last modified Aug 05, 2019 03:14 PM

Idumaea or the kingdom of Edom was an historical region of the Levant located south of Iudaea and the Dead Sea.