Athenaeum (fort)

Athenaeum or Athenaion (Ancient Greek: Ἀθηναῖον), was a fortress in the south of ancient Arcadia, and in the territory of Megalopolis. It is described by Plutarch as a position in advance of the Lacedaemonian frontier (ἐμβολὴ τῆς Λακωνικῆς), and near Belemina.^[1] It was fortified by Spartan king Cleomenes III in 224 BCE, and was frequently taken and retaken in the wars between the Achaean League and the Spartans.^[2]

Its site is west of Belemina.^[3]^[4]

References[edit]

^ Plutarch, Cleom. 4
^ Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 2.46, 2.54, 4.37, 4.60, 4.81.
^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Athenaeum". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

37°16′38″N 22°15′32″E / 37.277285°N 22.258894°E / 37.277285; 22.258894

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[1] Plutarch, Cleom. 4

[2] Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 2.46, 2.54, 4.37, 4.60, 4.81.

[3] Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

[4] Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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