Aianteion (Troad)

Aianteion or Aeantium (Ancient Greek: Αἰάντειον) was a town in ancient Troad.[1] Its name is translated as "of Ajax"[2]

It was founded by the Rhodians in honour of Ajax of Salamis and was named after him.[3][4] Pliny the Elder mentioned that the town was built near the tomb of Ajax.[4]

Its site is located near Kumkale, Asiatic Turkey.[1][5]

References

  1. 1 2 Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
  2. ↑ "Αἰάντειος - Ancient Greek (LSJ)". lsj.gr. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
  3. ↑ Gaius Julius Solinus, Polyhistor, 40.18
  4. 1 2 Pliny the Elder, Natural History, 5.125
  5. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

39°59′37″N 26°15′20″E / 39.993642°N 26.2556°E / 39.993642; 26.2556

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