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Koloe

a Pleiades name resource

Creators: D.T. Potts

Contributors: R. Talbert, Sean Gillies, Tom Elliott

Last modified Jun 11, 2024 10:19 AM — History

A name attested in the Periplus Maris Etythrae that may be associated with the archaeological site of Matara in Eritrea.

Romanized Name(s):
Koloe

Name as attested:

Language:
Greek (ancient)

Name type:
geographic name

Accuracy of transcription:
accurate

Level of transcription completeness:
complete

Level of certainty in association between name and the place:
Uncertain

Temporal attestations:

References:

Initial Provenance:
Barrington Atlas: BAtlas 4 A3 Koloe

Details:

In addition to the archaeological site at Matara, the site of Qohaito is another candidate for association with this attested name.