ANTANDRUS (city in Troad)
Ancient city of Troas in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Troad
- Where
- 39.58° N, 26.79° E
It is said that Paris decided the contest between goddesses on the mountain above Antandrus. Strabo 13.1.51 A mountain named Alexandreia stands above the city of Antandrus. Strabo 13.1.51 Antandrus is described as a Pelasgian city located in the region of Mysia. Herodotus 7.42.1
Described in the sources
It was also previously called Cimmeris. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.32 ¶1 The city was formerly known by the name Edonis. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.32 ¶1 Antandrus is located within the gulf of Adramyttium. Strabo 13.1.51 The places Chrysa and Cilla are situated near Antandria. Strabo 13.1.62 Four peaks of Ida named Olympi are situated opposite the city. Strabo 10.3.14 A mountain named Cillaeum is located between Gargara and Antandrus. Strabo 13.1.62 Antandros is situated on the coast of the region described as Æolis. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 5.32 ¶1 Demetrius of Scepsis places Antandrus among adjacent cities in the country of the Cilicians. Strabo 13.1.51 A plane tree at this location resumed its upright position after being rough-hewn with an adze. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 16.57 ¶2
Stories and history
Otanes captured the city during his governorship. Apollodorus, Epitome 3.33 +1 The plane tree at this site took root again after being cut down and trimmed. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 16.57 ¶2 Walnut beams in the public baths cracked loudly before breaking, allowing bathers to escape. Pliny, Nat. Hist. 16.81 ¶1