Aegiale (Amorgos)

Aegiale or Aigiale (Ancient Greek: Ἀιγιάλη) and Aegialen (Ancient Greek: Αἰγιάλην), also known as Begialis (Βεγιαλίς),[1] was an ancient town on the island of Amorgos.[1][2]

Ruins of the ancient town.

The site of Aegiale is located near modern Tholaria.[3][4]

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.

 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.

36°55′10″N 25°58′49″E


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