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Amorgos lies at the south-east edge of the Cyclades group. It has mountainous terrain, the highest peak being Krikelo (820 meters), and there are small valleys amongst the hills. The east coach is rocky, while on the west there are several small, quiet bays that are ideal for swimming.
The island has two harbors: Katapola and Aegiali.

The most important archaeological finds from excavations on the island shows that Amorgos was one of the most active centers of Cycladic civilization. Minoa, one of the main ancient cities on the island, took its name from the Minoans who conquered it. Another important ancient city was Arkesine, a colony settled by Ionians from Naxos.
During the Frankish period, the island was abandoned, the inhabitants seeking refuge on Naxos and Crete.