Seskli
36°31′N 27°52′E
Seskli (Greek: Σεσκλί) also known as Sesklio (Σέσκλιο), Sesklo (Σέσκλο) and Sesklia (Σεσκλιά) is a small Greek uninhabited island close to the island of Symi. Its ancient name was Teutloussa (Ancient Greek: Τεύτλουσα). There can be no doubt that is the same island that Pliny the Elder called Scutlusa.
Terrain
36°31′N 27°52′E
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Seskli (Greek: Σεσκλί) also known as Sesklio (Σέσκλιο), Sesklo (Σέσκλο) and Sesklia (Σεσκλιά) is a small Greek uninhabited island close to the island of Symi. Its ancient name was Teutloussa (Ancient Greek: Τεύτλουσα). There can be no doubt that is the same island that Pliny the Elder called Scutlusa. On the island, there are archaeological findings from many different periods in history, including findings dating back to the late Neolithic period. During the Peloponnesian War, the Athenian fleet under the general Charminus retreated to the island after its defeat from the Spartan fleet under Astyochus, and then fled to Halicarnassus. The island is also mentioned by Pliny the Elder.
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Nearest islands
Also in Dodecanese
Also in Southern Sporades
Also in Sporades
Also in Aegean Islands
Photographs
Greek island Symi and the neighboring islands
This is a photograph of a Natura 2000 protected area with ID
Seskli Island, Greece
Seskli Island, Greece
This is a photograph of a Natura 2000 protected area with ID
This is a photograph of a Natura 2000 protected area with ID
Sources
Facts
Photographs
- Σεσκλιά - Αρτικονήσι (περιοχή Νατούρα). ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ ΣΑΡΑΝΤΗΣ / CC BY-SA 4.0
- Symi Seskli Nimos. ssr (talk) / Public domain
- Seskli Island, Greece - panoramio (1). npinikas / CC BY 3.0
- Seskli Island, Greece - panoramio. npinikas / CC BY 3.0
- ΣΕΣΚΛΙ (Στό βάθος Κουλουντρός και ενδιάμεσα Αρτικονήσι) Περιοχή Νατούρα. ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ ΣΑΡΑΝΤΗΣ / CC BY-SA 4.0
- ΣΕΣΚΛΙ. ΚΡΗΤΙΚΟΣ ΣΑΡΑΝΤΗΣ / CC BY-SA 4.0