Archaeologist Ms Dora Katsanopoulou's lecture on Paros' rich cultural heritage emphasized the importance of preserving and promoting its archaeological heritage, which is vital to enhancing cultural tourism and helping switch to a different developmental model.

The Ekatontapyliani, also known as the Church of a Hundred Doors, stands as a beacon of Byzantine architecture and Christian heritage on the island of Paros, Greece.

In the heart of the Aegean Sea, south of Antiparos, there's a tiny, uninhabited island called Despotiko. This little gem is home to an ancient sanctuary that has been a playground for archaeologists.

Stepping off the beaten path in Parikia, you encounter an unexpected sight — an archaeological gem seemingly forgotten by time. Agios Panteleimon, a site shrouded in mystery, lays semi-abandoned, inviting only the most curious and imaginative explorers to trespass into its past.

Located on Mount Kynthos, as it was named in antiquity, less than 4 km north of the city of Parikia, the sanctuary offers a direct line of sight to the island of Delos, a significant spiritual centre in the ancient world.

Paros has been continuously inhabited since the Paleolithic age, with various civilizations passing through the island. Here is a brief linear history of Paros over the last 10,000 years.