Azotus

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