Leben, Crete

Leben or Lebena or Lebene was a maritime town of ancient Crete, a harbour of Gortyna, about 70 stadia inland [1]. It possessed a temple of Asclepius, of great celebrity [1]. In the Peutinger Table its name appears as Ledena [1]. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 270 stadia from Biannus and 50 stadia from Halas [1]. The site of Leben is located near modern Lentas [1].