Athenopolis, Ancient Greek settlement in Gulf of Saint-Tropez, France
The ancient trading post of Athenopolis stands in the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, approximately 12 kilometers from Saint-Tropez and 3 kilometers from Grimaud.
The Phocaean Greeks from Massilia established Athenopolis between 440 and 300 BCE as part of their network of Mediterranean trading settlements.
The settlement name combines Athena, the Greek goddess of wisdom and military strategy, with 'polis', reflecting the Greek religious practices in Massilian colonies.
While the exact location remains subject to archaeological research, multiple studies indicate the settlement existed at the bottom of the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.
A bronze sacrificial tripod discovered in Saint-Tropez represents the only potential archaeological evidence connected to the ancient settlement of Athenopolis.
Location: Saint-Tropez
GPS coordinates: 43.27000,6.64083
Latest update: May 10, 2025 20:33
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