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Aegiale (Amorgos)

Coordinates: 36°55′10″N 25°58′49″E / 36.9195°N 25.9803°E / 36.9195; 25.9803
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Ruins of the ancient town.

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]

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

References

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  1. ^ a b 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.

 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domainSmith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Amorgos". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

36°55′10″N 25°58′49″E / 36.9195°N 25.9803°E / 36.9195; 25.9803