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Polichna (Laconia)

Coordinates: 37°06′48″N 22°54′18″E / 37.1133°N 22.9051°E / 37.1133; 22.9051
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Polichna (Ancient Greek: Πολίχνα) was a town of ancient Laconia, mentioned by Polybius.[1]

Its site is located near the modern Poulithra.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 4.36.
  2. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Polichna". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

37°06′48″N 22°54′18″E / 37.1133°N 22.9051°E / 37.1133; 22.9051