Chersonesus (western Crete)

Chersonesus or Chersonesos (Ancient Greek: Χερσόνησος) was a town on the west coast of ancient Crete, nearly directly opposite Cyrenaica.

The site of Chersonesus is located near modern Cape Karavoutas or Koutoulos.

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