Gulf of Chania

Coordinates: 35°35′13″N 23°54′50″E / 35.587°N 23.914°E / 35.587; 23.914
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Satellite picture of Gulf of Chania

The Gulf of Chania is an

Akrotiri Peninsula.[1]

Ancient history

In

BC the city-state of Kydonia fended off an attack by Rome in a naval battle in the Gulf of Chania.[3]

See also

Line notes

  1. ^ R.L.Playfair, 1892
  2. ^ C.M.Hogan, 2008
  3. ^ Chania during antiquity

References

35°35′13″N 23°54′50″E / 35.587°N 23.914°E / 35.587; 23.914