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Minoa (Ancient Greek: Μινῴα, Μίνωα, or Μινυΐα) was an ancient town on the island of Amorgos. It was the birthplace of Simonides of Amorgos.

The site of Minoa is located near modern Katapola, on Moundoulia Hill.

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. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
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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