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

  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.
  4. ↑ 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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