CENCHREAE (city in Troad)
Ancient city of Troas in modern-day Turkey
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Troad
- Where
- 39.96° N, 26.63° E
Inside Cenchreae, there is a temple containing a stone statue of Aphrodite. Pausanias 2.2.3 A bronze image of Poseidon is located on the mole extending into the sea from Cenchreae. Pausanias 2.2.3 Sanctuaries dedicated to Asclepius and Isis are situated at the far end of the harbor. Pausanias 2.2.3
Described in the sources
Schoenus is situated next to Cenchreae. Strabo 8.6.22 The river in this city acknowledges the presence of a bard. Statius, Thebaid 4.46-67 ¶1 The path to Cenchreae crosses the mountain Parthenius and the Creopolus. Strabo 8.6.17 The river in this city was struck by the horse that defeated the Gorgon. Statius, Thebaid 4.46-67 ¶1 Helen's Bath, a stream of warm salt water, is located directly opposite Cenchreae. Pausanias 2.2.3 The site contains common graves for Argives who defeated Lacedaemonians at Hysiae. Pausanias 2.24.7 A temple and an ancient wooden image of Artemis stand on the road from the Isthmus to Cenchreae. Pausanias 2.2.3
Stories and history
Homer did not know of or mention the place Cenchreae. Strabo 8.6.17