5000-3200 BC
The first sign of human life on Paros is noted on Saliangos Island between Paros and Antiparos. Significant fishing centre.
3200-1100 BC
The first settlements develop at different locations on the island. Paros is now the centre of the Cyclades with 3 busy ports: Parikia, Naoussa, Drios.
1100-700 BC
The residents of Paros concentrate in settlements, such as the Castle of Parikia and Koukounaries of Naoussa. Agriculture farming and livestock develop on the island.
700-480 BC
Parians colonize Thasos Island. The marble quarry at Marathi is at its optimum production. Paros exports 'Kourous' and 'Kores' (male and female figure statues) from its sculpture workshops. For the first time, Archilochos the Parian expresses through his poetry the themes of life, love, joy and sadness.
480-323 BC
Paros is at its economic and artistic height. Parian marble is famous and in great demand; important art works by Parian sculptors such as Scopas and Agorakritos emerge from the workshops, pieces such as the "Statue of Niki", now at the Louvre Museum. The Temple of Apollo is erected at Dilio and Asklipio temple in the south of Parikia. Paros has 50000 residents and superb marble constructions, including a school, a theater and a stadium.
323- 167 BC
Parian builders work on Delos Island using Parian marble, while Milos Island imports marble from Paros for masterpieces as the "Aphrodite of Milos" (now at the Louvre). The "Parian Chronicle" is written, a chronological table on marble.
167-330 AD
Downfall begins. The Cycladic Islands become a place of exile for the enemies of the Roman Empire.
330-1204 AD
Christianity dominates on Paros. The church of the Virgin Mary Ekatontapiliani (the church of the 100 doors) is built.
1207-1537 AD
Venetian Ages. The Sanoudos Family rules Paros for 200 years now. The family is based in Parikia where the 'Kastro' (castle) is built. At the same time the Kastro of Naoussa "Kastelli", at the port of Naoussa and of Kefalos on the hill of St. Antonios in Marpissa, are also built. Parian marble starts to be exported again, this time to Venice; Paros is again rising!
1537 AD
The island of Paros is destroyed by pirate attacks and their notorious leader, pirate Barbarossa .
1537-1821 AD
Greece falls under Turkish occupation, though Turks don't come to Paros. Parians continue to live in fear of pirate attacks. During the Russian-Turkish Wars, the Russians take over Paros, base their navy on the islet of Agia Kali in Naoussa bay and build army camps, warehouses and a hospital. During the reign of the Orloffs, Paros is the center of the Russian dominance. In 1821, Paros takes part in the fight for freedom and joins the free Hellenic nation.
1940-1945 AD
Paros suffered during the period of the WWII. Many Parians resisted and fought for their freedom.
1950-1970 AD
Parians emigrating in search of work in urban centers and onboard cargo ships.
In 1970 a new period of growth and development in Paros begins, this time based on tourism.