Minoa (eastern Crete)

Minoa (Ancient Greek: Μινώα) was a city on the north coast of ancient Crete, which belonged to the district of Lyctus, and stood on the narrowest part of the island, at a distance of 60 stadia from Hierapytna.

The site of Minoa is located near modern Pakheia Ammos.

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