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Plataea (Antiquity)

      Plataea (Antiquity) (6/4/2011 v.1) Πλαταιαί (Αρχαιότητα) (6/4/2011 v.1)
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Author(s) : Konency Andreas (16/6/2011)

For citation: Konency Andreas , "Plataea (Antiquity)", 2011,
Encyclopedia of the Hellenic World, Boeotia

URL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=13055>

 
 

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Ancient settlement located in SW-Boeotia, inhabited since the Middle Neolithic Age. Known for its long standing conflict with Thebes and for the battle of 479 B.C. Destroyed in the Peloponnesian War. Re-built after 338 B.C. with extensive fortification. Inhabited until Late antiquity and Byzantine times. Cults of Hera, Demeter, Athena, Zeus, Dionysos, Nymphs and Androkrates.

Historical Region

Boeotia

Geographical Location

South Boeotia

Other Names

Πλαταιαῖ, Πλάταια, Πλατεαί, Plataiai

 
 
 

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