2nd half of 8th millenniun B.C.: First traces of human habitation
3000-2200 BC: Permanent settlements (Pilos, Kalogries, st. Panteleimonas)
2300-2000 BC: Fylakopi Ι
2000-1600 BC: Fylakopi ΙΙ
1600-1400 BC: Fylakopi ΙΙΙ
1400-1100 BC: Fylakopi ΙV
1000 BC: Settling of inhabitants from Lakonia
8th – 7th century BC: Development of ceramics and miniature art
416/415 BC: Siege and destruction of Milos by the Athenians
3rd century BC: Construction of the theatre
27 BC: Milos becomes a Roman province
6th century AD: Milos is included in the eparchy of the islands of the Aegean Sea
680: Participation of the bishop of Milos at the 6th Ecumenical Synod
787: Participation of the bishop of Milos at the 7th Ecumenical Synod
after 1207: Incorporation of Milos at the Duchy of Naxos
13rd century: Construction of the Castle
14th century: Foundation of the settlement of Zefyria or Palaia Chora
1537: Conquest of Milos by the Ottomans
1566: Concession of the island to the Jewish diplomat and administrator Joseph Nasi
1579: Incorporation of the island into the Ottoman administration system
17th century: Flourish of the island
18th century: Demographic fall
1820: Discovery of the Aphrodite of Milos
1830: Incorporation to Greece
1835: Establishment of Adamantas by Cretan refugees
1862: Beginnig of modern exploitation of the mineral wealth of Milos
1941-45: German occupation