Aianteion (Thrace)

Aianteion was an ancient Greek city located in Thrace. Its precise location is uncertain, but it is believed to have been situated on the Thracian Chersonese (modern Gallipoli Peninsula). The city is primarily known through numismatic evidence, with coins bearing the name "AIAN" or similar abbreviations, often accompanied by symbols that suggest connections to other Thracian settlements or deities. Little is known about the history or political structure of Aianteion beyond its apparent existence as an independent polis or community capable of minting its own coinage, likely during the Hellenistic and/or Roman periods. Due to the scarcity of archaeological or literary sources, details about Aianteion remain limited and open to scholarly interpretation.