Astale

Astale (Ancient Greek: Άστάλη) was a Roman town of ancient Crete.[1] According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it was located on the north coast of Crete, 30 stadia from an unknown location Amphimatrion (Άμφιματρίον), probably meaning Amphimalion,[1] and 300 stadia from Herakleion.[2] It was the harbour of Axus; excavations have taken place at the site.[3]

The site of Astale is located near modern Bali.[1][4]

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
2. ^ Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 346-348.
3. ^ Rebecca J. Sweetman (2013). The Mosaics of Roman Crete: Art, Archaeology and Social Change. Cambridge University Press. pp. 292, 320–321 n. 157.
4. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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