40°57′58″N 24°31′41″E / 40.966°N 24.528°E Acontisma or Akontisma ( Ancient Greek: Ἀχόντισμα), [1] also called Hercontroma or Herkontroma, [2] [3] was a settlement in ancient Macedon [4] near the border of Thrace [2] on the coast and on the Via Egnatia, 8 or 9 miles (13 to 15 km) eastward of Neapolis (modern Kavala), on a pass of the same name. [5] Its site has been identified with remains about 2 miles (3 km) east of Nea Karvali. [6] [3]
An account describing the political consolidation of ancient Macedon identified Acontisma as an outpost located at the easternmost limit of the Macedonian territory. [7] During the Roman times, Acontisma was also the eastern boundary of the province of Macedonia. [7] This settlement, which was some sources described as a mountain pass [8] and a border passage, was included in one of Trajan's inscription citing road repairs. [9]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). " Acontisma". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.