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Acraephnium (Antiquity)

      Acraephnium (Antiquity)  (13/1/2011 v.1) Ακραιφία (Αρχαιότητα) (13/1/2011 v.1)

The ancient Acraephia ( Acraephnia, Acraephnium or Acraephium) was built east of the lake Kopais and northwest of Lake Iliki. With a territory of 47 km2 and a perimeter of 34.6 km, Acraephnium was one of the smaller cities of Boeotia; there were no secondary settlements (komai) in its countryside (chora). However, Acraephnium constituted one of the earliest members of the league of Boeotian cities under the leadership of Thebes and it participated successively in the three Boeotian Leagues....

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Administrative Structure of Boeotia

      Administrative Structure of Boeotia - to be assigned Διοικητική οργάνωση της Βοιωτίας - to be assigned

 

Agrarian and Pastoral Economy in Boeotia during the Modern Period

      Agrarian and Pastoral Economy in Boeotia during the Modern Period - to be assigned Αγροτική και κτηνοτροφική οικονομία στη Βοιωτία των Νεότερων χρόνων (29/9/2010 v.1)

 

Akraiphnio

      Akraiphnio (8/4/2011 v.1) Ακραίφνιο (8/4/2011 v.1)

The area of Akraiphnio, called Akraiphnia, is located in northeastern Boeotia; it provides access to the Gulf of Euboea, while it also interconnects the North-South road network. It is an area rich in archaeological sites and monuments, mainly located on Mount Ptoon and the eastern part of Lake Kopais. Significant locations and sites include Glas, Akraiphnio or Akraiphia, and Kopai. In ancient times the famous Oracle of Apollo could be found in Mount Ptoon. In the Middle Ages the major...

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Akropolis and harbours of Siphae and Kreusis

      Akropolis and harbours of Siphae and Kreusis - to be assigned Ακροπόλεις και λιμάνια Σιφών και Κρεύσιδος (29/9/2010 v.1)

 

Aliartos

      Aliartos (1/10/2010 v.1) Αλίαρτος (1/10/2010 v.1)

Haliartus is a country town in Boeotia. It is located in the centre of the district, 20 km. west of Thebes and 103 km. north of Athens; its approximate population is 4,200. Due to its proximity to Lake Copais, the city of Haliartus played a vital part in the history of Boeotia, in Antiquity and in recent history.

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Ambrossus (Antiquity)

      Ambrossus (Antiquity) - to be assigned Άμβροσσος (Αρχαιότητα) - has not been published yet

 

Ancient Drainage Works in the Kopais Lake

      Ancient Drainage Works in the Kopais Lake - to be assigned Αποστραγγιστικά έργα Κωπαΐδας στην Προϊστορία και την Αρχαιότητα (13/1/2011 v.1)

 

Anthedon (Antiquity)

      Anthedon (Antiquity) - to be assigned Ανθηδών (Αρχαιότητα) - has not been published yet

 

I teatri della Beozia antica

    I teatri della Beozia antica (12/12/2012 v.1) Ancient theatres in Boeotia  (12/12/2012 v.1) Αρχαία θέατρα της Βοιωτίας - has not been published yet

La Beozia costituisce una delle regioni del mondo antico più densamente interessate dalla presenza di teatri. Allo stato attuale, nella regione si possono annoverare ben dieci strutture di cui nove teatri ed un telesterion. All’interno di questo dato bisogna fare un’ulteriore distinzione tra teatri archeologicamente noti e teatri attestati soltanto dalle fonti antiche.

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