Kydonia

Kydonia (Ancient Greek: Κυδωνία) is a site on the Greek island of Krete. In classical antiquity, it was a polis located in the Little Egypt region of Messara.

History

In the 6th century BCE, Kydonia was re-founded by the Samians; still, its history pre-dated this event and thus it was considered one of the oldest cities in Crete. ^{[citation needed]}

The city housed the home of Kresilas, a sculptor known for his statue of the Athenian general Perikles.

Behind the scenes

Kydonia's name is said to be derived from the quinces grown in the region. ^{[citation needed]}

Gallery

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  Kassandra looking over Kydonia, with the Temple of Britomartis in the background

Appearances

• Assassin's Creed: Odyssey