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A map of Gyaros, a barren island in the Cyclades. Gyaros' remote, desolate location inspired its use as a place of exile during Antiquity, and has been used for this purpose in more recent history.
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Arienne King is a student and freelance writer with a passion for history, archaeology, and digital media. She runs the blog Muses & Mayhem and is the Media Editor for Ancient History Encyclopedia.
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King, A. (2019, April 22). Map of Gyaros. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10488/map-of-gyaros/
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King, Arienne. "Map of Gyaros." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified April 22, 2019. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/10488/map-of-gyaros/.
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King, Arienne. "Map of Gyaros." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 22 Apr 2019. Web. 16 May 2024.
