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Onchestos

Όγχηστος · Π.Ε. Βοιωτίας
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Onchestos was located northwest of Thebes and was the site of an ancient cult of Poseidon. Prior to the Macedonian period the Boeotian confederacy met here.

🏛️ In antiquity: Ὀγχηστός · attested in 51 ancient texts
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FAQ

Where is Onchestos?

Onchestos is located in Όγχηστος, Π.Ε. Βοιωτίας, Greece. Coordinates: 38.35911, 23.14436.

What kind of place is Onchestos?

Onchestos was located northwest of Thebes and was the site of an ancient cult of Poseidon. Prior to the Macedonian period the Boeotian confederacy met here.

How do I get to Onchestos?

You can navigate to Onchestos via Google Maps or Apple Maps using the coordinates 38.35911, 23.14436.

What was Onchestos called in antiquity?

In antiquity it was known as “Ὀγχηστός”, attested in 51 ancient texts.

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