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PELLANA, Ancient city, XYLOKASTRO

Overview

Ancient Pellini was situated between Xylokastro and Trikala. Excavations have brought to light graves, foundations of ancient buildings, the podium of a temple and remains of a theatre, as well as roman coins.
The text (extract) is cited January 2004 from the Municipality of Xylokastro pamphlet.

Map & Distances

Belonged to:

ACHAIA Ancient country, GREECE

Its seaport is:

ARISTONAFTES Ancient city, XYLOKASTRO , GREECE

Located in the same area of:

PELLINI Village, XYLOKASTRO , GREECE

The city founded by settles of:

(Prehistoric times) ARGOS Ancient city, ARGOLIS , GREECE

Longitude:	22^o 32' 30" E
Latitude:	38^o 02' 40" N

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Local information

Type of location:	Archaeological site, Homeric city, Homer's Catalogue of Ships - Hellenes, Homeric name
Other Names:	PELLENE (Homeric)
Postal Code:	20400

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Main pages1 Ancient literary sources1 Ancients' feasts, games and rituals1 History2 Homeric world1 Information about the place4 Monuments reported by ancient authors7 Mythology4 Olympic games6 Various locations3

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Geographical Boundaries

PELLANA (Ancient city) West of PELLINI (Village)

PELLINI (Village ) West Southwest of XYLOKASTRO (Small town, Town hall)

XYLOKASTRO (Small town, Town hall) belongs to XYLOKASTRO (Municipality)

XYLOKASTRO (Municipality) belongs to CORINTHIA (Prefecture)

CORINTHIA (Prefecture) belongs to PELOPONNISOS (Region)

PELOPONNISOS (Region) belongs to GREECE (Country)

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