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Pyranthus (Crete)

Coordinates: 35°06′08″N 25°11′33″E / 35.102276°N 25.192487°E / 35.102276; 25.192487
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Pyranthus or Pyranthos (Ancient Greek: Πύρανθος) was a small town in ancient Crete, near Gortyna.[1]

Its site is located near modern Trokhales, Pyrathi.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Pyranthus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

35°06′08″N 25°11′33″E / 35.102276°N 25.192487°E / 35.102276; 25.192487