Aexone Explained

Aexone or Aixone (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Αἰξωνή) was a deme of ancient Attica situated on the coast south of Halimus. Aixone, along with neighbouring Halai Aixonidai, belonged to the Kekropis tribe. Aexone was celebrated for its fisheries.[1]

The site of Aexone is located at the modern Glyfada.[2]

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37.8663°N 23.7549°W

Notes and References

  1. Athen. 7.325; Hesych., Zonar., Suid., s.v. Αἰξωνίδα τρίγλην.
  2. Aixone: Insights into an Athenian deme. 10.1017/S0570608416000090. 2016. Papadopoulou. Chryssanthi. Archaeological Reports. 62. 103–110.