PHARSALOS ANCIENT CITY (city in Phthiotis)
Walled polis and archaeological site in Thessaly
- Kind of place
- City
- Region
- Phthiotis
- Where
- 39.29° N, 22.39° E
The river Enipeus flows from Mount Othrys alongside the city. Strabo 9.5.6 The inhabitants of Pharsalus were part of the Thessalian group known for large appetites and were mocked by comic poets, including Mnesimachus, for being excessive eaters. Athenaeus 10.12
Described in the sources
Sisyphus was the tyrant who ruled this city. Athenaeus 6.61 A place named Eretria is located near Pharsalus. Strabo 10.1.10 A mountain named Pharsalus is the source of the river Apidanus. Strabo 8.3.32 The river Enipeus empties into the Apidanus river near the city. Strabo 9.5.6 Pharsalus is listed as one of the towns in the Phthiotic district. Strabo 9.5.10 The people of Pharsalus restored the city of Halus after its destruction. Strabo 9.5.8 The region of Thetidium is located near both the ancient and modern versions of the city. Strabo 9.5.6
Stories and history
Philip assigned the territory of Halus to the people of Pharsalus. Strabo 9.5.8 The Thessalians from Pharsalus dedicated a statue of Achilles on horseback. Pausanias 10.13.5