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Archaeological Sites & Ruins

Explore the layered history of Paros through its significant archaeological remains. This collection spans from the 12th-century BC Mycenaean palace at Koukounaries to the 13th-century Frankish Castle built with salvaged temple marble. Highlights include the 4th-century BC Asklepion healing sanctuary, the Delion temple dedicated to Apollo, and various Hellenistic defense towers. These sites offer a direct look at the island's evolution from Mycenaean citadels to classical religious centers and medieval fortifications.

Frankish Castle

A 13th-century fortification built by the Venetian Duke Marco Sanudo using recycled marble blocks and columns from ancient 6th-century BC temples, including the Temple of Athena.

Mycenaean Akropolis (Koukounaries)

Hilltop excavations overlooking Naoussa Bay featuring a 12th-century BC fortified Mycenaean palace complex, later inhabited during the Geometric and Archaic periods.

Delion

Foundations of a 5th-century BC sanctuary dedicated to Apollo Delios and Artemis, situated on a hill north of Parikia with views toward the island of Delos.

Asklepion

Ruins of a 4th-century BC open-air sanctuary dedicated to Asclepius, the god of healing, featuring a temple, altar, and a spring-fed fountain.

Tower of Hellenistic Period

Remains of an ancient defensive watchtower dating to the Hellenistic period, once part of a network used for signaling and coastal protection.

Ancient Mosaic

Well-preserved floor mosaics from the Roman era featuring geometric patterns, located near the ancient gymnasium and the church of Ekatontapiliani.

Three churches treis ekklesies

Archaeological site of a 6th-century AD early Christian basilica built directly over the remains of an ancient Greek temple dedicated to Pythian Apollo.

Moni Pantokratoras

Ruins of a monastery situated on Kastelli hill, built on the site of an ancient acropolis overlooking the village of Marpissa.

Ancient workshop

Excavated remains of a Hellenistic-era industrial site used for the production of ceramics and pottery, highlighting the island's ancient craftsmanship.

Ancient pottery

Archaeological site containing kilns and ceramic fragments from ancient pottery workshops dating back to the Hellenistic and Roman periods.