Cape Colias
Κωλιὰς ἄκρα | |
Promontory of Agios Kosmas | |
Interactive map of Cape Colias | |
| Location | near Athens, Greece |
|---|---|
| Region | Attica |
| Coordinates | 37°53′41″N 23°42′55″E / 37.8946281°N 23.715298°E |
| Type | Promontory |
| Part of | Saronic Gulf coast |
| History | |
| Periods | Archaic to Roman |
| Cultures | Greek |
| Site notes | |
| Associated with cults of Aphrodite and the Genetyllides; site where wreckage from the Battle of Salamis washed ashore. | |
Cape Colias (Ancient Greek: Κωλιὰς ἄκρα, Kōliàs ákra) was a promontory on the coast of Attica in ancient Greece, located about 20 stadia from Phaleron. The cape is most commonly identified with the modern promontory of Agios Kosmas.
The site was historically significant as the location where the wreckage of the Persian fleet washed ashore after the Battle of Salamis, and it was home to a notable sanctuary of Coliad Aphrodite and Genetyllides.
The location was also known for high-quality clay used for pottery.