Amorgos, Greece and its history
by Jakob Jelling
Amorgos is one of the most visited islands in the Cyclades
of Greece. This island has a size of about 120 km2 and inhabited
by around 1800 people can be found at the east of the Cyclades,
next to Dodecanese. Anciently called Minoa, the origins of this
city and its population can be found strongly attached to the
Cretans who are believed to be the first inhabitants in this
island.
The island of Amorgos counts with a very rich and interesting
past, and therefore all those who enjoy historic spots would
be able to have a great time while visiting it. Many centuries
ago, Amorgos was used by the Ionians in order to go from their
islands to mainland Greece. Many constructions and elements from
such époque can be still observed nowadays since was important
in shaping the island's culture and traditions.
Three of the main and most antique cities in Amorgos can also
be still visited nowadays. These three cities are Militos, Efessos,
and Alikarnasos and also are strongly attached to the époque
in which the Ionians used to go through this island in order
to reach mainland Greece in such a way that each one of them
can tell a bit of the history of those days. These three cities
count with the peculiarity of being autonomous although they
share a same currency and have many other aspects in common as
well.
The city of Arkesini, one of the main spots in Amorgos, contains
several appealing and unique characteristics. One of these interesting
characteristics tourists could find in Arkesini is the antique
walls that surround it and which were part of many important
historical events.
It is also interesting to know that the island of Amorgos
has received many different names throughout its history, and
still, nowadays, it receives a variety of denominations. Among
the names tourists could find Amorgos is called nowadays, there
is the name of Pagali, Psichia, Patagy, Yperia, and Karkisia.
This way, tourists should not be surprised or confused when they
hear, read or see any of those names in reference to the town
of Amorgos.
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