Minoa (Amorgos)
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Minoa (Ancient Greek: Μινῴα, Μίνωα, or Μινυΐα) was an ancient town on the island of Amorgos.[1][2] It was the birthplace of Simonides of Amorgos.
The site of Minoa is located near modern Katapola, on Moundoulia Hill.[3][4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.2.33.
- ^ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v. Ἀμοργός.
- ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
- ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
- ^ anweb. "Ancient Minoa". Amorgos tourist guide. Retrieved 2021-03-30.
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Amorgos". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.
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