Onchestos
Greek town in ancient Boeotia northwest of Thebes / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the mythological figure, see Onchestos (mythology).
Onchestos or Onchestus (Greek: Ογχηστός) was a Greek town in ancient Boeotia northwest of Thebes. In ancient times it was famous for its sanctuary of Poseidon. The site has been excavated intermittently since the 1960s. It was in the territory of Haliartus, said to have been founded by Onchestos, a son of Poseidon.[1][2]
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Ογχηστός | |
Location | Boeotia |
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Region | Greece |
Coordinates | 38°21′54″N 23°08′49″E |
Type | City |
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Periods | Ancient Greece / Rome |
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