Abae
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Abai was an ancient town in Phocis, said to have been founded by the Argive Abas. It has been identified with a hilltop, fortified archaeological site known as Palaiokhori, near modern Exarchos. The site of an oracular sanctuary of Apollo and Artemis associated with Abai in ancient literature has been identified at nearby Kallipodi.
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FAQ
Where is Abae?
Abae is located in Έξαρχος, Π.Ε. Φθιώτιδας, Greece. Coordinates: 38.58010, 22.91570.
What kind of place is Abae?
Abai was an ancient town in Phocis, said to have been founded by the Argive Abas. It has been identified with a hilltop, fortified archaeological site known as Palaiokhori, near modern Exarchos. The site of an oracular sanctuary of Apollo a
How do I get to Abae?
You can navigate to Abae via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 38.58010, 22.91570.
What was Abae called in antiquity?
In antiquity it was known as “Ἄβαι”, attested in 19 ancient texts.
Nearby
- 🏛️ Archaies Avai 0.1 km
- 🏛️ Hyampolis 2.0 km
- ⛪ Metochi Agiou Nikolaou Kampia 5.5 km
- 🏛️ Kalapodi 6.5 km
- 🏛️ Sanctuary of Apollo of the Abai 6.5 km
- ⚔️ Battle of Tegyra 6.3 km