BOIAI (city in Laconia)
Ancient city of Lakonia
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Laconia
- Landmarks
- Temple of Asclepius Pausanias 3.22.13
- Where
- 36.51° N, 23.06° E
The city contains a temple of Athena located on its acropolis. Pausanias 3.23.10 A temple of Zeus Saviour stands in front of the city's harbor. Pausanias 3.23.10 The city is situated on elevated terrain close to the coastline. Pausanias 3.23.10
Described in the sources
Founded by Boeus, one of the Heracleidae. Pausanias 3.22.11 Boea is situated between Onugnathus and Maleae. Strabo 8.5.2 Boeae is situated on the coast opposite Clythium. Pausanias 3.21.7 A road connects this location to Epidaurus Limera. Pausanias 3.23.10 The city is located at the head of the Gulf of Boeae. Pausanias 3.22.11 Boeae is located between Acriae and Larax along the sea route. Pausanias 3.21.7 The city belonged to the group referred to as the provincials. Pausanias 1.27.5 Boeae is one of the eighteen cities held by the Free Laconians. Pausanias 3.21.7 The ruins of Etis are situated within seven stades of the city. Pausanias 3.22.13 Cythera is located opposite the mainland location known as Boeae. Pausanias 3.23.1
Stories and history
Tolmides captured the city while commanding the Athenian fleet. Pausanias 1.27.5 Boeus, a Heracleid, founded the city and populated it by gathering inhabitants from Etis, Aphrodisias, and Side. Pausanias 3.22.11