Astale References

Astale ( Ancient Greek: Άστάλη) was a Roman town of ancient Crete.^[1] According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it was located on the north coast of Crete, 30 stadia from an unknown location Amphimatrion (Άμφιματρίον), probably meaning Amphimalion,^[1] and 300 stadia from Herakleion.^[2] It was the harbour of Axus; excavations have taken place at the site.^[3]

The site of Astale is located near modern Bali.^[1]^[4]

References

^ ^a ^b ^c Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 346-348.
^ Rebecca J. Sweetman (2013). The Mosaics of Roman Crete: Art, Archaeology and Social Change. Cambridge University Press. pp. 292, 320–321 n. 157.
^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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[Barrington-1] Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

[2] Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 346-348.

[3] Rebecca J. Sweetman (2013). The Mosaics of Roman Crete: Art, Archaeology and Social Change. Cambridge University Press. pp. 292, 320–321 n. 157.

[4] Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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