About Archias of Pella
Archias of Pella was an explorer and naval officer.
Archias, son of Anaxidotus from Pella (Greek: ), was a Macedonian officer and geographer who served as Trierarch under Admiral Nearchus. Archias was despatched with a galley of 30 oars, and reached the island of Failaka (Kuwait) and Tylos (Bahrain group). Tylos, Archias reported, was "about a day and a night's sail" from the mouth of the Euphrates.
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Who was Archias of Pella?
Macedonian naval officer under Alexander the Great
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Archias of Pella was born in Macedonia.
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Archias of Pella was an explorer and naval officer.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Archias of Pella. https://biography.guide/archias-of-pella/
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