Cedreae

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Cedreae or Kedreai (Ancient Greek: Κεδρεαί), also known as Cedreiae or Kedreiai (Κεδρειαί), was a city of ancient Caria, mentioned by Stephanus of Byzantium[1] Lysander took the place, it being in alliance with the Athenians.[2] The inhabitants were mixobarbaroi (μιξοβάρβαροι), a mixture of Greeks and barbarians.[2] It was a member of the Delian League since it appears in tribute records of Athens between the years 454/3 and 415/4 BCE.[3] At some point during the Hellenistic era, it became part of the Rhodian Peraea and emerged as one of the key Rhodian demes.[4]

Near the summit was a Doric temple, likely dedicated to Apollo, though only its foundations remain. It was built on a terraced platform supported by a solid wall. Later, the site was used for a Christian church.[4]

Archaeological findings include a theater and an agora. On the mainland opposite the island is a sizable necropolis featuring constructed tombs and sarcophagi.[4]

Its site is located near Şehir Adaları, Muğla Province, Turkey.[5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v.
  2. 1 2 Xenophon. Hellenica. Vol. 2.1.15.
  3. ↑ Mogens Herman Hansen & Thomas Heine Nielsen (2004). "Karia". An inventory of archaic and classical poleis. New York: Oxford University Press. p. 1121. ISBN 0-19-814099-1.
  4. 1 2 3 The Princeton Encyclopedia of Classical Sites, Kedreai
  5. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  6. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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

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