Leben (Crete)

Leben () or Lebena (Λέβηνα) or Lebene (Λεβήνη) was a maritime town of ancient Crete, a harbour of Gortyna, about 70 stadia inland. It possessed a temple of Asclepius, of great celebrity. In the "Peutinger Table" its name appears as Ledena. According to the "Stadiasmus Maris Magni", it had a harbour and was located 270 stadia from Biannus and 50 stadia from Halas.
The site of Leben is located near modern Lentas.