Elaea (Epirus)

Elaea or Elaia (Greek: Ελαία), also Elaias Limen is an ancient harbor town at the mouth of the Acheron river of Epirus. The town is mentioned by both Scylax and Ptolemy. Thucydides calls the surrounding district Elaeatis (Greek: Ελαιατις) further evidencing the town. The archaeological site of Elaea is quite inland, at 39° 26' 23" N, 20° 33' 0" E.

Aerial view of the Archaeological site of Elaea

Walls and gate of Elaea

Ruins of the Agora

Ruins in Elaea

Gate of Elaea

Model of the excavated ruins in Elaea

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

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