Tsimintiri

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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]

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

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

References

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  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.

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