Syia

Syia (Greek Συία, more rarely, " Συγία " by Strabo as Syba mentioned) is an ancient city in southwestern Crete. It was located in place of the modern settlement Soughia, about 70 kilometers south of Chania.

Similar Lisos Syia was a spacious and safe haven for Elyros. The name probably comes from ancient Greek Sys ( sow ). In ancient times, oak and holly forests are likely to have been located in the area, which are an important food source for pigs. Syia had its heyday in the Roman and early Byzantine period. There are Roman ruins and remains of three great early Christian basilicas. Presumably, the city was destroyed by the Saracens. Robert Pashley discovered in the north, west of Elyros Roman aqueducts and baths. In the town itself there are also remains of ancient buildings, walls, catacombs and house foundations. Pashley also observed cross inscriptions on marble.

Syia had marked a monetary union with Elyros, Hyrtakina, Lisos, and Tarra and there were common coins. Politically, it was part of the Federation of Oreioi ( " mountain people " ), which included several other smaller towns in the area.

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  • Ancient Greek City
  • Kandanos - Selino
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