The name of Sitia
The name Sitia is old and it emanated from the name of the ancient town Itidos or Itias that was found in Eastern Crete. Students and linguists that dealt with the etymology of the name report that rather it emanates from genitive of the name Itia.
In a sign from the ancient town Praissos, mentioned the Sitaitas, therefore certain linguists appreciate that it is possible to existed different town with the name Sitaia that was later changed in Sitia.
But even if the name of Sitia emanates from the ancient Sitia or Sitaia it is also sure from the archaeological findings that the new town was not built in the area of the ancient town.
The name Sitia is old and it emanated from the name of the ancient town Itidos or Itias that was found in Eastern Crete. Students and linguists that dealt with the etymology of the name report that rather it emanates from genitive of the name Itia.
In a sign from the ancient town Praissos, mentioned the Sitaitas, therefore certain linguists appreciate that it is possible to existed different town with the name Sitaia that was later changed in Sitia.
But even if the name of Sitia emanates from the ancient Sitia or Sitaia it is also sure from the archaeological findings that the new town was not built in the area of the ancient town.