Matalia (Ancient Greek: Ματαλία)[1] was a town of ancient Crete near the headland of Matala (Μάταλα),[2] and probably the same place as the port and naval arsenal of Gortyna called Metallum or Metallon (Μέταλλον) by Strabo.
[3] Its site is located near modern Matala.
[4][5] This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed.
Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography.
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