Lamon (Ancient Greek: Λάμων) was a town on the south coast of ancient Crete. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 150 stadia from Psychea and 30 stadia from Apollonia.[1]

The site of Lamon is tentatively located near modern Ag. Georgios, Plakias.[2][3]

References

  1. ↑ Stadiasmus Maris Magni § 322.
  2. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
  3. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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