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History of ParosParos was the leader of the Arcadians, who visited the island in the 10th century BC. Before this, the island was inhabited by the Minoans of Crete, who used it as a naval base. After the Arcadians, the island was inhabited by the Ionians.But by far, the most glorious period of this island was realized in the 8th century BC, because of its unique and superior marble. The marble trade throughout the ancient world brought prosperity and Paros became a major maritime power in the Aegean with its own colonies. Because of the world class quality of the marble, the island of Paros fostered artistic creativity and was home to one of the most famous sculptors – Scropas. Sharing the turbulent past that is characteristic of all Greek Islands, the rulers of Paros were defeated by Naxians, Macedonians, Romans, Venetians, Turks, and for 7 years Russians. In the Peloponnesian war, Paros sided with the Persians bringing about retribution from the Athenians. Paros was incorporated into Greece in 1830. |
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