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Apobathmi

Apobathmi (Ἀπόβαθμοι) was a small town in ancient Argolis, next to the Genesium.[1][2]

It took its name from Danaus landing at this spot. The surrounding country was called Pyramia (Πυράμια), from the monuments in the form of pyramids found here.[3][1]

References

  1. ^ a b Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854), Apobathmi
  2. ^ Pausanias, Description of Greece, 2.38
  3. ^ Plutarch, Pyrrhus, 32

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