Elaea (promontory of Cyprus)

Elaea (promontory of Cyprus)

Elaea or Elaia (Greek: Ελαία; Turkish: Zeytin Burnu) was the ancient name for a promontory of Cyprus, near the ancient city of Knidos. The cape lies within the territory of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus.

References

* [http://www.ancientlibrary.com/gazetteer/0145.html Hazlitt, Classical Gazetteer, "Elaea"]


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