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Elaeatis

Coordinates: 39°15′N 20°30′E / 39.25°N 20.5°E / 39.25; 20.5
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39°15′N 20°30′E / 39.25°N 20.5°E / 39.25; 20.5 Elaeatis or Elaiatis (Ancient Greek: Ἐλαιᾶτις) is the name of a district of ancient Epirus about the mouth of the Acheron river. The district is mentioned by Thucydides. Its chief town was Elaea.

References

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Acheron". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.