Ancient Greek Region is a term used to refer to the regions of Greece that were inhabited by the Ancient Greeks. Ionia (5 letters) was an ancient region located in present-day Turkey, and was known for its many cities and colonies. Attica (6 letters) was an ancient region located in the southeastern part of mainland Greece, and was home to the city of Athens. Aeolia (6 letters) was an ancient region located in the northwestern part of mainland Greece, and was known for its many islands. ARCADIA (7 letters) was an ancient region located in the central part of mainland Greece, and was known for its mountainous terrain.