Titani

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Population

Year Population
1981 249
1991 216
2001 310

History

Ancient Titane was part of the city-state of Sicyon. It is named after Titan, a brother of Helios. The city had a temple of Asclepius, built by Alexanor, a grandson of Asclepius. There were also a temple of Athena, and an altar of the Winds.[4] The acropolis of the ancient city has been excavated.[3]

See also

References

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  2. Name changes of settlements in Greece
  3. 3.0 3.1 Belgian School at Athens
  4. Pausanias Description of Greece 2.11, 2.12

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