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Pythagoreion is a small seaport town located within the region known as Persian Bay on the island of Samos, Greece.

History

6th century BCE

The town is best known as the birthplace of the 6th century BCE philosopher and mathematician, Pythagoras.[1]

The town had an altar dedicated to Hestia, which Kyros of Zarax treated with reverence.[1]

5th century BCE

During the Peloponnesian War the town was visited by the Spartan misthios Kassandra.[2]

Trivia

  • The name of the town is anachronistic; formerly called Tigia, the town was renamed in 1955 to Pythagorio.

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