Minoa (Amorgos)

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.

Ruins of the walls of Minoa.

The site of Minoa is located near modern Katapola, on Moundoulia Hill.[3][4][5] It is believed to have once been a palace of the mythological King Minos.[6]

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.
  6. Speed, Madeleine (2020-10-30). "Amor, Amorgos: a love letter to a Greek island". www.ft.com. 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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