Eretria, Thessaly

Eretria, Thessaly
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Eretria was an ancient Thessalian town in the Phthiotis district, located near Pharsalus. During the Second Macedonian War, it was devastated by Philip V of Macedon in 198 BCE. In 197 BCE, the Roman army under Titus Quinctius Flamininus camped there at the end of the first day's march from Pherae towards Scotussa.

TypeCity/town/settlement
Period3000 - 1500 BC
CountryGreece
Coordinates39.2908° N, 22.6072° E

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