Delphinium or Delphinion ( grc, Δελφίνιον) was a town of

ancient Chios Chios (; el, Χίος, Chíos , traditionally known as Scio in English) is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of mastic ...

located on the east side of the island, in a strong position, with harbours, and not far from the city of

Chios Chios (; el, Χίος, Chíos , traditionally known as Scio in English) is the fifth largest Greek island, situated in the northern Aegean Sea. The island is separated from Turkey by the Chios Strait. Chios is notable for its exports of mastic ...

. In preparation for the Siege of Chios during the

Peloponnesian War The Peloponnesian War (431–404 BC) was an ancient Greek war fought between Athens and Sparta and their respective allies for the hegemony of the Greek world. The war remained undecided for a long time until the decisive intervention of th ...

, the

Athenian Athens ( ; el, Αθήνα, Athína ; grc, Ἀθῆναι, Athênai (pl.) ) is both the capital and largest city of Greece. With a population close to four million, it is also the seventh largest city in the European Union. Athens dominates ...

admiral,

Strombichides Strombichides ( grc, Στρομβιχίδης) was an Athenian admiral and politician who lived during the late 5th century BC. A son of Diotimus, Strombichides was appointed to command the eight ships which the Athenians sent to the coast of Asia ...

, fortified Delphinium (412/1 BCE). Its site is located near modern .

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Populated places in the ancient Aegean islands Former populated places in Greece Ancient Chios {{AncientAegean-geo-stub