Sougia memorial

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Ancient Elyros

Archaeological site

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Elyrus or Elyros was a town of ancient Crete, which the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax places between Cydonia and Lissus. It had a harbour, Syia, situated on the south coast of the island, 60 stadia west of Poecilassus. Ancient Elyros is situated 2½ km northwest of Sougia memorial.

Lissus

Archaeological site

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Lissus or Lissos was a town on the south coast of ancient Crete, which the anonymous Stadiasmus Maris Magni places between Syia and Calamyde. The Peutinger Table gives 16 M.P. as the distance between Cantanum and Lissus. Lissus is situated 4 km southwest of Sougia memorial.

Basilica of Agios Panteleimon in Sougia

Church

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Basilica of Agios Panteleimon in Sougia is a church, which is situated 2 km south of Sougia memorial.

Places in the Area

Sougia

Village

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Sougia is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino. It is located on the south coast of the island, 70 km south of Chania.

Rodovani

Village

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Rodovani is a community and a small village in Chania regional unit on the island of Crete, Greece. It is part of the municipal unit of East Selino. The community consists of the following villages : Near Rodovani is located the ancient city of Elyros. Rodovani is situated 3½ km northwest of Sougia memorial.

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