Rhamnus was situated on the east coast of Attica. The town occupied a small plain 3 miles (5 km) wide, atop a … See more

Rhamnus or Rhamnous (Ancient Greek: Ῥαμνοῦς) or Rhamnuntus or Rhamnountos (Ῥαμνοῦντος) was a deme of ancient Attica, belonging to the tribe Aeantis.
It is described in the Periplus of Pseudo-Scylax as … See more

The fortified acropolis of Rhamnous occupies a c. 28m high hill of area approximately 230 by 270m. The city walls were constructed of the local marble from Agia Marina. The well-preserved principal gate is situ… See more

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This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Rhamnus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray. See more