Polyaegos (island)

natural · 30 BC – 2099 AD · location approximate

An island mentioned by Mela in the archipelago that extends east into the Aegean from the southern tip of the Magnesian peninsula of Greece. It is probably to be identified with modern Tsougkria, which is located off the southeast coast of Skiathos.

Coordinates
39.12256, 23.49968
Also known as
Cezīre-i Polya (ota), Polya Cezīresi (ota), Polyaegos (la), Polyaegos (la), Polyaigos (grc), Tsougria (en), Tsougria (en), Tsoukgria (el), Τσουγκριά (el)
Dating
attested

Sources

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