 During the reign of the Seleucids the border was established at Rosh HaNikra, just north to Achziv, making it a border city which they called "Ekdippa" (Έκδιππα in Ancient Greek) and put it under the control of Acre.Mentioned in the writings of Pseudo-Scylax, the site likely regained some importance in Hellenistic times.A maritime city named Cziv, nine miles (14 km) north of Acre, is mentioned by Josephus Flavius and later by Eusebius.