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Chios

      Χίος (5/3/2006 v.1) Chios (12/14/2009 v.1)
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Author(s) : Sarantakou Efi , Misailidou Anna , Beneki Eleni , Warlas Michael (4/20/2005)
Translation : Daskalaki Photini , Papadaki Irene , Dovletis Onoufrios , Panourgia Klio

For citation: Sarantakou Efi, Misailidou Anna, Beneki Eleni, Warlas Michael, "Chios",
Cultural Portal of the Aegean Archipelago

URL: <http://www.ehw.gr/l.aspx?id=12594>

 

Webliography

 

Chios History

(Last visit: 26/3/2007)
Page from a website dedicated to Chios. Short but sufficient presentation of the events that changed the history of Chios. In english.

Chios Mastiha Growers Association - Μαστιχοπαραγωγοί

(Last visit: 21/10/2010)
The website of Chios Mastiha Growers Association. Includes the Association's history and a presentation of mastic's production.

Chios Prefecture - Νομαρχιακή Αυτοδιοίκηση Χίου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
The website of the Prefecture of chios. Includes links to the perfecture's Developmant Company, as well as a tourist guide to the island.

Chios,Χίος, ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ "ΠΟΛΙΤΗΣ" - ΚΕΝΤΡΙΚΗ ΣΕΛΙΔΑ

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
The newspaper "Politis" of Chios online.

Chios,Χίος,ΕΦΗΜΕΡΙΔΑ "ΑΛΗΘΕΙΑ"

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
The daily newspaper of Chios "Alithia" online. Includes culture pages.

Daily online newspaper of Chios (Χίος) island Greece - Chios News

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Daily newspaper of Chios online. Includes culture pages.

Dimokratiki newspaper of Chios

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
The newspaper "Dimokratiki" of Chios online. Includes culture pages.

Homerion Cultural Center of Chios Municipality

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Website of the Homerian Cultural Center of the Municipality of Chios. Includes the Center's history, presentation of its building and programm of events.

NATURA 2000

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Information on the network "Natura 2000" from the portal of the Greek Ministry of Environment. Includes list of areas, database and maps.

Natural Habitat of North Chios and Oinousses

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Description of the habitat of north Chios and Oinouses by the Network of Environment Administration Researchers. Greek menu, english text.

Welcome to Chios-Limassol Maritime Heritage Site

(Last visit: 9/11/2009)
Portal created as part of the project "Promotion of the maritime heritage of Chios and Cyprus and connection with tourism". The visitor can navigate through the texts and the rich collections of photos, maps, narrations, records and remainings of the maritime history of Chios and Limassol.

Αρχαιολογικό Μουσείο Χίου
Αγλαϊα Αρχοντίδου - Αργύρη
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Presentation of the Chios Archaeological Museum in the cultural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture, mentions its history, collections and exhibitions.

Βόρειο Αιγαίο Βιότοποι της περιοχής

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
The webpage of the Network of Environment Administration Researchers. Presents all the habitats of North Aegean. Gives detailed information on their geography, the characteristics of the area, fauna, flora and the ecosystem, as well as bibliography.

Δημόσια Βιβλιοθήκη Χίου

(Last visit: 11/11/2009)
he website of Koraes Public Library of Chios. Presentation of the Library's collections of books and manuscripts, as well as the exhibits of the Agentis museum. Provides access to digitalised material of the Library and electronic catalogs.

ΠΕΡΙΦΕΡΕΙΑ ΒΟΡΕΙΟΥ ΑΙΓΑΙΟΥ

(Last visit: 12/4/2007)
The website of the Region of North Aegean. Excellent design, user friendly amd including information on the administration and the actions of the region and the Prefectures of Lesvos, Chios and Samos. Plenty of information on all the islands, photos, announcements and interesting links.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Βασιλική Αγίου Ισιδώρου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the paleochristian basilika of St.. Isidoros.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Βυζαντινό Μουσείο Χίου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the Byzantine Museum. Information on the building and the exhibits.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Δασκαλόπετρα

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the the sanctuary of Cybele, also known as Teacher's Stone.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Εθνική Τράπεζα της Ελλάδος (Χώρα Χίου)

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the building of the National Bank of Greece in Chios.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Εμποριό

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the the archaeological site of Emporio and its history.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Κάμπος Χίου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the houses of Kambos.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Κάστρο Χίου
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the archaeological site of the Castle of Chios and its history.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Κάστρο Χίου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the Castle of Chios.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Κάτω Φανά

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the archaeological site of Kato Fana in Chios.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Κτήριο περιοδικών εκθέσεων αρχαιοτήτων "Παλάτι Ιουστινιάνι"
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the Giustinian’s Palace, where periodical exhibitions are housed.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Μηταράκικο ιδιοκτησίας Ν. Πλατή

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the "Mitarakiko" building in the Kambos of Chios.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Μουσειακή Συλλογή Νέας Μονής
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing information on the Museum Collection of Nea Moni.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Μουσείο Βυζαντινής και Μεταβυζαντινής Τέχνης
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of Chios Byzantine Museum (Mecitiye Camii)

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Μουσείο Νέας Μονής Χίου

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the Museum of Nea Moni.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Ναός Αγίων Αποστόλων στο Πυργί
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the temple of Sts. Apostoloi in Pirgi and its history.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Ναός Παναγίας "Σικελιάς", 'Εξω Διδύμα
Άννα Μισαηλίδου
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the monastery of Panagia Sikelia in Chiosand its history.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Ναός Παναγίας Κρήνας, Βάβυλοι

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the temple of Panagia Krina.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Νέα Μονή Χίου
Όλγα Βάσση
(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the the Nea Moni of Chios, with the history of the complex and information for visitors.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Ξενώνας "Περιβόλι", Κάμπος

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the guests' house "Perivoli", an important building of Kambos.

Υπουργείο Πολιτισμού και Τουρισμού | Οσμανιέ Τζαμί

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Page from the culural portal "Odysseus" of the Ministry of Culture containing a short presentation of the Osmaniye Mosque in the city of Chios.

Χίος - Ραδιοφωνικός Σταθμός "Χιακή Φωνή"

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Webpage of the radio station "Chiaki Foni" of Chios.

Χίος, Δήμος Χίου

(Last visit: 26/3/2007)
Page from the Municipality of Chios website. Short history and archaeology of the area from the Prehistoric times to Modern times. Includes pictures of the city of Chios.

Χίος, Μεσαιωνικά χωριά

(Last visit: 26/3/2007)
Page of website dedicated to Chios. Information on the medieval villages, their architecture and the sites.

Χίος, Μοναστήρια και Εκκλησίες

(Last visit: 26/3/2007)
Page from a website dedicated to Chios. Short presentation of certain important monasteries and churches with as bit of information and pictures. Nea Moni, Panagia Krina and some of the others are presented with more details and links.

Χίος, Ράδιο "Αλήθεια"

(Last visit: 5/11/2009)
Webpage of the radio station "Radio Alithia" of Chios.

 
 
 

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1. Position- environment

1.1. Geographic division

1.2. Geology

1.3. Morphology

1.3.1. Caves of Chios

1.4. Shape, coasts and beaches

1.5. Climate

1.6. Flora

1.7. Fauna

2. History

2.1. Prehistory – Antiquity

2.2. Byzantine period – Genoan occupation

2.3. Ottoman period

2.3.1. 19th c.

2.4. 20th century

2.5. The Destruction of Chios

2.6. Refugees in Chios

2.7. Commerce and Chian diaspora

3. Archaeological sites and monuments

3.1. Castle of Chios

3.2. Emporio

3.2.1. The archaic settlement and the temple

3.2.2. The citadel

3.3. Volissos

3.4. Anavatos

3.5. Daskalopetra (Teacher’s Stone)

3.6. Nea Moni

3.6.1. The construction of Nea Moni and the set-up of monastic life

3.6.2. Architecture and decoration

3.6.3. Additions and damages

3.6.4. Nea Moni as an architectural and social examble

3.6.5. Nea Moni’s economy

3.6.6. From a monastery to a cultural shrine

3.6.7. The monasteries’ zones of influence

3.7. Other temples

4. Architecture

4.1. In general

4.2. The medieval villages of south Chios

4.3. The city of Chios and Kampos

4.4. North Chios

4.5. Chios’ architecture after the Ottoman occupation

4.6. Medieval Mastichochoria

5. Museums

5.1. Archaeological Museum

5.2. Chios Byzantine Museum (Mecitiye Camii)

5.3. Korais Library – Folclore Museum – Argenti Gallery

5.4. Chios Maritime Museum

5.5. Museum of Natural History and Physics at the 1st High School of Chios

5.6. Chios Public Art Gallery

5.7. Museum of Nikos Gialouris

6. Homerion Cultural Center

7. Folk culture - folk art

7.1. Pottery

7.2. Woodcarving - sculpture

7.3. Religion - tradition

7.4. Happenings

8. Chios’ saints

8.1. St. Markella

8.2. St. Isidoros and Chios’ mastic

9. Chian shipping

10. Mastic

10.1. Mastic's biology-geography

10.2. Production process- time

10.3. Chios Mastiha Growers Association and mastic companies' development

10.4. Products and uses

10.5. History of mastic and its consumption: a pendulum between East and West

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