Athenaeum or Athenaion (Ancient Greek: Ἀθηναῖον), was a fortress in the south of ancient Arcadia, and in the territory of Megalopolis. It is described by Plutarch as a position in advance of the Lacedaemonian frontier (ἐμβολὴ τῆς Λακωνικῆς), and near Belemina. It was fortified by Spartan king Cleomenes III in 224 BCE, and was frequently taken and retaken in the wars between the Achaean League and the Spartans.
Its site is west of Belemina.
References
- Plutarch, Cleom. 4
- Polybius. The Histories. Vol. 2.46, 2.54, 4.37, 4.60, 4.81.
- Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 58, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Athenaeum". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
37°16′38″N 22°15′32″E / 37.277285°N 22.258894°E / 37.277285; 22.258894
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