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Samos: The center of great civilization
Located in the Eastern Aegean, where the East meets the West, Samos heartily awaits its visitors to initiate
them into its secrets.
Mountainous, mysterious yet welcoming, known since antiquity, Samos is the
eighth largest Greek island. It boasts an amazing coastline and unique beaches, a verdant natural landscape
of forests, vineyards, ancient olive groves and charming little villages scattered on its hillsides.
Glorious history and living traditions, variety of cultural activities, friendly people, exceptional local
products and a unique cuisine will fascinate you.
4.000 BC
Samos through ages
In antiquity, Samos was known by many names, such as “Parthenia”, “Melamphyllos”, “Dryoussa”, “Doryssa”, “Anthemis”,“Kyparissia”,“Imvrassia”.
It is said that the island was given the name “Samos” by its first king, Ancaeus. Researchers argue that etymologically the name derives from the Phoenician root “sama”, signifying the mountains that dominate it. Traces of the first habitation on Samos date back to the 4th millennium BC.
The original inhabitants belonged to Pelasgian tribes and brought the worship of Hera to the island. The Pelasgians and Carians were replaced by the Leleges, who came from modern Kefalonia, under the leadership of Ancaeus.
6th Century BC
A great maritime power
4th Century AD
A fast growing civilization
14th Century
14th Century
In the late 16th Century
Ottoman Period
Early 1800
During French Revolution
1830+
The Samian State
Middle of 1800
The Genuine autonomy
1900
The economic development
Early 1900
The hegemonic regime
1940+
World War 2
1950-1960-1970