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Upper Paeania

Upper Paeania or Paiania Kathyperthen was a deme of ancient Attica; it was located on the eastern side of Hymettus. One of two demoi named Paeania.

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Upper Paeania or Paiania Kathyperthen (Ancient Greek: Παιανία καθύπερθεν) was a deme of ancient Attica; it was located on the eastern side of Hymettus. One of two demoi named Paeania.

The site of Upper Paeania is located north of modern Liopesi.12

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  1. Talbert, Richard, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 59. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9, with accompanying Map-by-Map Directory.
  2. Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Attica". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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