Ancient history and settlement.
Main article: A BRIEF LOOK INTO THE HISTORY OF MYKONOS
Mykonos is one of the most popular islands in Europe for its intense nightlife, its beautiful waters and the all night long parties. Perhaps what is not known is that Mykonos, is an island with rich history which begins thousands of years before our days.
Ancient history and settlement.
According to historical sources and archaeological finds on Mykonos, the ancient city of the island was established in the 11th century B.C. by the Ionians, one of the four major Greek tribes of Ancient Greece. Ionians from Athens and their leader settled in the place that today is called Chora. Mykonos had also close relations with the neighbouring Delos, the religious centre of the antiquity, and it was one of the members of the Delian alliance. During the glorious years of Delos, the island of Mykonos experienced a long period of prosperity, thanks to the economic growth of its neighbour. However, after the disaster of Delos, the island went back to the anonymity.
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