advanced search
Alexandria Troas
Author(s) : Tsoukala Victoria (27/11/2002)Translation : Velentzas Georgios
For citation: Tsoukala Victoria, "Alexandria Troas",Encyclopaedia of the Hellenic World, Asia MinorURL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=7157>
ENTRY TYPE
Geographical Terms
SUMMARY
Alexandria Troas (mod. Dalayanköy) was situated on the west coast of Troad, opposite the island of Tenedos. It was founded in the late 4th c. BC by Antigonus I Monophthalmos. Its strategic position helped commerce to boost. The city had an important mint.
Historical Region
west coast of Troad
Geographical Location
north coast of Turkey, opposite Tenedos island
Other Names
Antigoneia, Colonia Iulia (Alexandria) Troas, Colonia Augusta Troadensis, Dalayanköy
1. Anthropogeography
2. History
2.1. Hellenistic Period
2.2. Roman Period
3. Economy
4. Institutions – System of Government
5. Religion
6. City Plan – Buildings
Entry's identity
>>>
Sources
BIBLIOGRAPHY
WEBLIOGRAPHY
Quotations
Chronological Table
Auxiliary Catalogues
GLOSSARY
copyright © 2008, FOUNDATION OF THE HELLENIC WORLD
The project "ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF THE HELLENIC WORLD" is co-funded from the European Union by 80% and from the Hellenic State by 20% through the Operational Programme Information Society. The project "GREAT INTERNET "ENCYCLOPAEDIA OF HELLENIC CULTURE" - PART A'" is co-funded from the European Union by 80% and from the Hellenic State by 20% through the Operational Programme Information Society.