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Aghio Galas |
Aghio Galas (69 Km from the town) is built at the northwestern tip of Chios island on the top of a rocky mountain. Unique caves extend below the present village, a complex of at least three chambers, the largest of which is approximately 200 meters.
People settled in this cave during the Early Neolithic period (6000 - 5000 BC) and lived until circa 2700 BC. Fragments of clay objects, as well as animal bones, indicate that the cave was also used as a sanctuary from Archaic to Roman times. |
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 Since the Byzantine era to the present day it has served as a place of Christian worship, consecrated to Panagia Aghiogalousaina (Virgin of the Holy Milk). There is also a tiny chapel of St. Anne within the cave. The village’s name came after "the milky water" (gala =milk) dropping from the stalactites of the cave. Worth visiting is also the square with tower and arch. Local festival on August 22. |
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