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Thalamae (Elis)

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Thalamae or Thalamai (Ancient Greek: Θαλάμαι) was a town of ancient Elis, situated above Pylus on the frontiers of Achaea, and in the rocky recesses of Mount Scollis.[1] It was here that the Eleians took refuge with their property and flocks, when their country was invaded by Philip V of Macedon in 219 BCE.[2][3]

Its site is unlocated.[4]

References

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  1. ^ Reger, G., J. McK. Camp II (6 January 2019). "Places: 573550 (Thalamai)". Pleiades. Retrieved January 6, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ Xenophon. Hellenica. Vol. 8.4.26.
  3. ^ Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 4.75.
  4. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.

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