Magadoxo

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1693. A geographical dictionary representing the present and ancient names by Edmund Bohun.

Magadoxo, a City on the East of Africa, in the Kingdom of Zanguebar; which has a strong Castle, and a convenient Port. This City lies four hundred and fifty Miles South, from the Mouth of the Red Sea. In Long. 70 00. Lat. 02. 40. The Portuguese have treated it severely.