Phoenicus (Messenia)
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Phoenicus or Phoinikous (Ancient Greek: Φοινικοῦς), or Phoenicus Portus or Limne Phoinikous (Φοινικοῦς λιμήν),[1] was a harbour town of ancient Messenia west of the promontory Acritas, and in front of the islands of Oenussae.[2] It is believed to have been founded by the Phoenicians.[3]
Its site is located near the modern Foinikounta.[4][5]
