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Greece

Leben (Crete)

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Leben (Ancient Greek: Λέβην) or Lebena (Λέβηνα) or Lebene (Λεβήνη) was a maritime town of ancient Crete, a harbour of Gortyna, about 70 stadia inland. It possessed a temple of Asclepius, of great celebrity. In the Peutinger Table its name appears as Ledena. According to the Stadiasmus Maris Magni, it had a harbour and was located 270 stadia from Biannus and 50 stadia from Halas. The site of Leben is located near modern Lentas.

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Country
Greece
Source
Wikipedia