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'''Polyaigos''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Πολύαιγος, meaning "many goats") is a small uninhabited island in the [[Aegean Sea]], southeast of [[Kimolos]], in the [[Cyclades]]. | '''Polyaigos''' ([[Greek language|Greek]] Πολύαιγος, meaning "many goats") is a small uninhabited island in the [[Aegean Sea]], southeast of [[Kimolos]], in the [[Cyclades]]. | ||
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| + | In ancient times, the island was a cause of a long-standing dispute between [[Kimolos]] and [[Melos]] on account of its mineral resources. Finally, in [[338 BC]], it was awarded to [[Kimolos]] by an [[Argos]] court. | ||
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| + | Polyaigos was populated in older days as ruins of houses attest. A well preserved church, built in [[1622]] and dedicated to [[Theotokos]], still stands. | ||
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| + | ==External Links== | ||
| + | [http://portal.kathimerini.gr/4dcgi/_w_articles_ecom1_1_06/07/2010_345678 An article by Kathimerini on Polyaigos] | ||
[[Category:Islands of Greece]] | [[Category:Islands of Greece]] | ||
[[Category:The Cyclades]] | [[Category:The Cyclades]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, August 2, 2010
Polyaigos (Greek Πολύαιγος, meaning "many goats") is a small uninhabited island in the Aegean Sea, southeast of Kimolos, in the Cyclades.
In ancient times, the island was a cause of a long-standing dispute between Kimolos and Melos on account of its mineral resources. Finally, in 338 BC, it was awarded to Kimolos by an Argos court.
Polyaigos was populated in older days as ruins of houses attest. A well preserved church, built in 1622 and dedicated to Theotokos, still stands.