One of them, Petilia, was located in ancient Lucania (today's Basilicata and Campania), while the second one, Petelia, was located on the coast of Bruttium (today's Calabria).
One of these towns, Petilia, was located in the area known as Lucania (now comprising Basilicata and Campania), whereas the other town, Petelia, was situated along the coast of Bruttium (now making up Calabria).