Sites & cities that bear the name of Gla

Gla

Today in : Greece
First trace of activity : ca. 14th century B.C.E
Last trace of activity : ca. 12th century B.C.E
Recorded names : Ἄρνη?, Arne?, Γλα, Glas, Γλας

Description : Gla was an important fortified site of the Mycenaean civilization, located in Boeotia, mainland Greece. Despite its impressive size, more than ten times larger than contemporary Athens or Tiryns, Gla is not mentioned in the Iliad.

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