Kleitor (Village)
| Kleitor Κλειτορ | |
|---|---|
  Kleitor | |
| Coordinates: 37°54′N 22°8′E / 37.900°N 22.133°ECoordinates: 37°54′N 22°8′E / 37.900°N 22.133°E | |
| Country | Greece |
| Geographic region | Peloponnese |
| Administrative region | West Greece |
| Regional unit | Achaea |
| Municipality | Kalavryta |
| Municipal unit | Lefkasi |
| Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) |
| Community | |
| Time zone | EET (UTC+2) |
| • Summer (DST) | EEST (UTC+3) |
| Postal code | 25007 |
| Area code(s) | 26920 |
| Vehicle registration | AX |
Kleitor is an ancient city in Greece. It was also known as Kato Klitoria.[1]
It was the first city in Arkadia to produce coins. They produced coins from 500 to 460 B.C.
It is located at the point where the Kleitor River joins the Karnesi.
Nearby is the village of Kallithea.
A relief of the soldier-historian Polybios was found at Kleitor.
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