Biennus

Biennus or Biennos (Ancient Greek: Βίεννος) was a coastal town of ancient Crete. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located on the south coast of Crete, 12 stadia from Kriou Metopon (the southwest extremity of Crete) and 270 stadia from Phalasarna.[1]

For the town also with this name on the north coast of Crete, see Biannus.
Not to be confused with Bionnus.

The site of Biennus is tentatively located near modern Agios Ioannis, Ktista,[2][3] near the southwestern extremity of Crete.

References
  1. Stadiasmus Maris Magni §§ 329-336.
  2. Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 60, and directory notes accompanying.
  3. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.


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