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tombs from the 14th-12th century BC were found. The different artifacts excavated in a number of ancient cemeteries confirmed the Polis flourished at about 1,000 BC. Though older findings date it back to 3,000-2,000 BC. The acropolis dates back to around the 3rd century BC.
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settled Leontio after the Trojan Wars, at this time it was a Polis. This is supported by archeological excavations in the area by the archaeologist N. Kiparisis during the period 1931–32.
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The municipal unit Leontio is subdivided into the following communities (constituent villages in brackets):
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where excavations uncovered a Mycenean tomb and an ancient theater from the 4th century BC. The temple of
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was located along the ancient road which led to Arcadia. Its length was 35 m and its width was 11 m.
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Leontio (Leontio, Vetaiika, Golemi, Thomaiika, Katsaitaiika, Kounavaiika, Ovryokambos)
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History Of The Cities In Patras From The Ancient Period Until 1821, Volume I
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The city was destroyed at the end of the 3rd century BC by
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Leontium (Achaea)
Leontion
Municipal unit

Leontio is located in Greece

38°7′N 21°55′E / 38.117°N 21.917°E / 38.117; 21.917
Greece
Administrative region
West Greece
Regional unit
Achaea
Municipality
Erymanthos
Time zone
UTC+2
EET
DST
UTC+3
EEST
Postal code
Vehicle registration
leontio.gr
Greek
romanized
municipality
Erymanthos
Achaea
West Greece
Greece

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