Marathusa or Marathousa (Μαραθούσα), also known as Moratusa or Moratousa,[1] was an inland city of ancient Crete, mentioned by Pliny the Elder[2] and Pomponius Mela.[3] It was probably located near Cydonia.[1]
Its site is unlocated.[1]
References
Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
Pliny. Naturalis Historia. 4.12.
Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. 2.113.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Marathusa". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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