Messon (Ancient Greek: Μέσσον) was a town of ancient Lesbos, containing a noted temple.[1] The archaeological site is open to the public.[2]

Archaeological site of Messa

The site of Messon is located near modern Messa.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ "Temple of Messon (Lesbos) - 2021 All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos)". www.tripadvisor.com.
  2. ↑ "Ministry of Culture and Sports | Archaelogical site of sanctuary of Messon in Agia Paraskevi". odysseus.culture.gr.
  3. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 56, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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