Azotus
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Azotus is the Hellenistic Greek name of the ancient city of Ashdod. To the slightly inland city, a counterpart developed on the seashore and the name Azotus can refer to both of the twin cities :
- Azotus Mesogaios, "inland Azotus", the Hellenistic name for Ashdod
- Azotus Paralios, "coastal Azotus", the Hellenic name for the port city of Ashdod-Yam