The hill Vounaros was the location of ancient Agamede

Agamede (Ancient Greek: Ἀγαμήδη) was a town of ancient Lesbos. According to Stephanus of Byzantium, it was named after Agamede, a daughter of Macar.[1] The town had already disappeared in Pliny's day.[2]

The site of Agamede has been identified in 2002 with the ancient ruins on a small hill called Vounaros 3 km north of ancient Pyrrha.[3]


References

  1. ↑ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. ↑ Pliny. Naturalis Historia. Vol. 5.1.39.
  3. ↑ Harissis H.V et al. article in Greek in Lesviaka, 19;195-212, Mytilene 2002. https://www.academia.edu/1937262/The_discovery_of_ancient_Agamede_near_Pyrrha_on_Lesbos_island_in_Greek_


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