Marathusa
Marathusa or Marathousa (Μαραθούσα), also known as Moratusa or Moratousa,[1] was an inland city of ancient Crete, mentioned by Pliny the Elder[2] and Pomponius Mela.[3] It was probably located near Cydonia.[1]
Its site is unlocated.[1]
References
- Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
- Pliny. Naturalis Historia. 4.12.
- Pomponius Mela. De situ orbis. 2.113.
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