Kampoi

Kampoi refers to a historical unit of area measurement used in certain regions of Greece, particularly in agricultural contexts. Its size varied depending on the specific location and the crop being measured. Generally, it represented the amount of land that could be sown with a specific quantity of seed, or the area required to cultivate a certain amount of produce.

The exact dimensions of a Kampoi were not standardized across all regions. Its value often fluctuated based on local customs, the fertility of the soil, and the type of crop grown. This lack of uniformity makes it difficult to provide a precise conversion to modern units of area such as hectares or acres.

Due to the variability and historical nature of the term, its use has largely been superseded by modern metric or imperial units. While no longer a standard unit of measurement, "Kampoi" remains relevant in historical agricultural studies and understanding local land tenure practices in specific regions of Greece. Researchers and historians often need to consult local archives and historical records to determine the approximate size of a Kampoi within a particular context. The term may still be recognized, although not actively used, by older generations in some rural areas.