Oea_(Thera)

Oea (Thera)

Oea (Thera)

Ancient town on the island of Thera

Not to be confused with Oia another town on Thera.

Oea or Oia (Ancient Greek: Οἴα) was an ancient town on the island of Thera, mentioned by Ptolemy.[1][2]

Its site is located near Kamari,[2][3] and some of its ruins are submarine.

References

  1. [1]
    Ptolemy. The Geography. Vol. 3.15.26.
  2. [2]
    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.
  3. [3]
    Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

36°22′36″N 25°28′48″E


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