Lake Achinos Explained

Lake Achinos
Other Name:Lake Tachinos
Location:Serres Prefecture
Coordinates:41.2099°N 23.1296°W
Type:dry lake
Pushpin Map:Greece
Pushpin Map Alt:Location of Lake Achinos in Greece

Lake Achinos or Lake Tachinos, which was drained in 1932 by the Monks-Ulen company, was located in Serres Prefecture. It is identified[1] with ancient Lake Cercinitis.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ems.gr/analytikos-katalogos-ekdoseon/makedoniki-vivliothiki/049-samsaris.html
  2. Arrian, Anabasis of Alexander, I, 11, 3