Chios is renowned for more than just its mastic, as this island has a plethora of captivating history to explore.
From the Neolithic Age to surviving encounters with Saracene pirates and the Turks during the Greek Revolution, Chios has an intriguing past. Additionally, it is believed to be the birthplace of the legendary poet Homer. Chios has been the homeland of esteemed Greek politicians and writers such as Adamantios Korais, Emmanouil Roidis, and Alexandre Mavrokordatos.
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