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Apobathmi (Ἀπόβαθμοι) was a small town in ancient Argolis, next to the Genesium.

It took its name from Danaus landing at this spot. The surrounding country was called Pyramia (Πυράμια), from the monuments in the form of pyramids found here.

References

1. ^ Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography (1854), Apobathmi
2. Pausanias, Description of Greece, 2.38
3. Plutarch, Pyrrhus, 32

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Apobathmi". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

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