ミロス島の遺跡

History & Archaeology

Milos preserves layers of history spanning from the Bronze Age to the early Christian era. The island’s archaeological landscape includes the ancient capital of Phylakopi, one of the most important Cycladic settlements, and a Roman-era marble theater overlooking the sea. Visitors can explore the extensive underground network of the Trypiti catacombs and stand at the exact location where the Venus de Milo was unearthed in 1820. Local museums further showcase the island’s rich mineral heritage and religious art.

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Catacombs of Trypiti

The Catacombs of Milos are an ancient underground Christian cemetery located on the island of Milos in the Cyclades, Greece, dating to the…

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Archaio theatro Melou

A Roman-era marble theater built on the site of an earlier Hellenistic structure. It features impressive tiers of white Parian marble and provides views over the bay of Milos and the coastal village of Klima.

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Filakopi

One of the most significant Bronze Age settlements in the Cyclades. The site reveals three distinct periods of habitation, featuring remains of a Cycladic sanctuary and massive Cyclopean walls from the Mycenaean era.