Tag: history

Naxos is an island steeped in history and culture, with a rich heritage dating back to prehistoric times. Situated in the heart of the Aegean Sea, it has become a popular tourist destination, while retaining a strong primary sector production. Many of the island’s inhabitants are engaged in agriculture, animal farming, and marble quarries, maintaining […]

The beginning of the history of Naxos is lost somewhere in the mythical field.  Palaeolithic era Stone tools from the Palaeolithic era, dating between 70,000 and 250,000 B.C., have been unearthed in recent excavations. Additionally, the extinct dwarf elephant Palaeoloxodon lomolinoi inhabited Naxos until the arrival of hominids on the island. Stone Age Archaeological finds […]