Aigosthena
Aigosthena (Ancient Greek: Αἰγόσθενα) was an ancient Greek fortified port city of Megaris, 19 km (12 mi) northwest of the ancient city of Megara to which it belonged. It is also the name of the coastal settlement at the foot of the ancient city walls, also known as Porto Germeno. The ancient citadel which stands at the foot of Mt Cithaeron and extends down to the sea at the inlet of Aigosthena, on the east side of the Gulf of Corinth, is famous for retaining several of the tallest surviving towers of ancient Greece.
Αἰγόσθενα | |
The fortifications with the recently restored southeast tower of the citadel at back from NE, just outside of the citadel. | |
Shown within Greece | |
| Location | Mandra-Eidyllia, Attica, Greece |
|---|---|
| Region | Megaris |
| Coordinates | 38°8′51″N 23°13′43″E |
| Type | Settlement |
| History | |
| Periods | Classical Greek to Hellenistic |
| Satellite of | Megara |
| Site notes | |
| Management | Ephorate of Antiquities of West Attica |
| Public access | Yes |
| Website | Aegosthena |
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