Phoenicus or Phoinikous ( Ancient Greek: Φοινικοῦς), or Phoenicus Portus or Limne Phoinikous (Φοινικοῦς λιμήν), [1] was a harbour town of ancient Messenia west of the promontory Acritas, and in front of the islands of Oenussae. [2] It is believed to have been founded by the Phoenicians. [3]
Its site is located near the modern Foinikounta. [4] [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
public domain:
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Phoenicus Portus".
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
36°48′22″N 21°48′14″E / 36.806°N 21.804°E
Phoenicus or Phoinikous ( Ancient Greek: Φοινικοῦς), or Phoenicus Portus or Limne Phoinikous (Φοινικοῦς λιμήν), [1] was a harbour town of ancient Messenia west of the promontory Acritas, and in front of the islands of Oenussae. [2] It is believed to have been founded by the Phoenicians. [3]
Its site is located near the modern Foinikounta. [4] [5]
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the
public domain:
Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Phoenicus Portus".
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
36°48′22″N 21°48′14″E / 36.806°N 21.804°E