Tsimintiri

Marble altar with Greek inscription dedicated to "ΕΣΤΙΑΣ ΙΣΘΜΙΑΣ" or "Hestia Isthmia", implying existence of an isthmus between Despotiko and Tsimintiri.

Tsimintiri, also known as Koimitiri, is a small, uninhabited islet in the Cyclades islands of the southern Aegean.[1] Tsimintiri is located between the islands of Antiparos and Despotiko.[2] The strait that separates all three islands is no more than 1 metre (3 ft) deep, so it is believed that the islands were connected as a single landmass in Classical times.[3][4]

Archaeologists have discovered grave sites on the island, which may be the reason for its alternate name, Koimitiri, meaning "resting place."[5]

References

  1. ↑ Yeroulanou, Marina; Stamatopoúlou, María (2005). Architecture and archaeology in the Cyclades: papers in honour of J.J. Coulton. Archaeopress/British Archaeological Reports. ISBN 9781841718934.
  2. ↑ Marthari, Marissa; Renfrew, Colin; Boyd, Michael (2017-01-04). Early Cycladic Sculpture in Context. Oxbow Books Limited. ISBN 9781785701962.
  3. ↑ "Despotiko: The island of the gods of Mythology". Traveller Greece. 2016-04-18. Retrieved 2017-06-11.
  4. ↑ Oakley, John (2014-08-31). Athenian Potters and Painters III. Oxbow Books. ISBN 9781782976646.
  5. ↑ Δελτιον ελλενικης αλλελογραφιας. E. Thorin. 2004. ISBN 9782869582408.

Coordinates: 36°58′33″N 25°01′07″E / 36.97583°N 25.01861°E / 36.97583; 25.01861

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