Kafkanas

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Kafkanas (Greek: Καυκανάς) is an island in the Aegean Sea, just off the town of Olympiada. Anciently it was known as Caprus or Kapros (Ancient Greek: Κάπρος), a name shared with Caprus, the port of ancient Stagira.[1][2][3] Administratively, it is part of the community Varvara, Chalkidiki.

References

  1. ^ Strabo. Geographica. Vol. vii. p.331. Page numbers refer to those of Isaac Casaubon's edition.
  2. ^ Richard Talbert, ed. (2000). Barrington Atlas of the Greek and Roman World. Princeton University Press. p. 51, and directory notes accompanying. ISBN 978-0-691-03169-9.
  3. ^ Lund University. Digital Atlas of the Roman Empire.

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 This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Smith, William, ed. (1854–1857). "Caprus". Dictionary of Greek and Roman Geography. London: John Murray.

40°36′57″N 23°48′19″E / 40.615768°N 23.805246°E / 40.615768; 23.805246

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