Antiparos Journey through Time
Excavations on the nearby islands have given evidence of a significant civilization dated from the Neolithic Age. The ongoing excavations on Despotiko with important findings, is a fascinating site to visit.
In the ancient times Antiparos was called Oliaros, a Phoenician word, which means woody mountain. Its present name dates from the 13th century.
During the Middle Ages it was under the rule of the Duke of Naxos and was obliged to send 30 sailors per year to serve in the Duke’s fleet. During the period of the Somarripas Dynasty (1440) the castle of Antiparos was built.