Ruins of the walls of Minoa.

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

  1. ↑ Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 5.2.33.
  2. ↑ Stephanus of Byzantium. Ethnica. Vol. s.v. Ἀμοργός.
  3. ↑ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 61, and directory notes accompanying.
  4. ↑ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.
  5. ↑ 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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