Aria (Crete) Explained

Aria (Greek, Ancient (to 1453);: Ἀρια), or Albe or Arbe, was a town and polis (city-state)[1] of ancient Crete. The name is not attested but the demonyms (Ἀριαῖοι and Ἄρβιος) are.[1] Aria minted coins in the 3rd century BCE.[1]

The site of Aria is tentatively located near the modern Arvi.

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Mogens Herman Hansen & Thomas Heine Nielsen . An inventory of archaic and classical poleis. limited . 2004. Oxford University Press. New York. 0-19-814099-1. Crete. 1146.