- Source: Ceraea
Ceraea or Keraia (Ancient Greek: Κεραία), also known as Cerea or Kerea (Κερέα), Ceraeae or Keraiai (Κεραῖαι), was a town of ancient Crete. It is mentioned by Polybius, and minted coins similar to those of Polyrrhenia in antiquity.
The site of Ceraea is tentatively located near modern Meskla.
References
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Cerea". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.