Zakynthos - Wikipedia
The ancient Greek poet Homer mentioned Zakynthos in the Iliad and the Odyssey, stating that its first inhabitants were the son of King Dardanos of Arcadia, called Zakynthos, and his men. …
Historical sites in Zakynthos - zanteisland.com
The area around the town of Argasi presents some remains of ancient buildings such as the bridge on the beach, the ruins of a church and the remains of an aqueduct used in the past to …
History of Zakynthos - Wikipedia
In Greek mythology the island was said to be named after Zakynthos, the son of a legendary Arcadian chief Dardanus. The history of Zakynthos is long and complex, even by Greek …
History of Zante - The most Beautiful place on Earth - Zakynthos
Ancient Greece. Zakynthos allied themselves with the Athenians during the Peloponnesian War 459 and 446BC. After the war, this alliance became very profitable for the Athenians as they …
Zakynthos - History and culture of Zakynthos island
Some ancient ruins, wall paintings in the churches of the Byzantine period and ancient coins testify the flourish past culture of the island.
History of Zakynthos island - Greeka
Zakynthos history. Information about the history and ancient sites of Zakynthos island, Greece (Ionian islands).
History of Zakynthos island - Virtualzakynthos.gr
Ancient times. Zakynthos (also called Zante) island has been known since the mythical years. It is clear that its neighborhood with the Peloponnese, its size and the fertility of its land marked by …
History of Zakynthos Greece - Discover Zante's intriguing history.
Find info about the history of Zakynthos Zante island. The oldest traces of life that were found in the island come from the Neolithic age, and were located in the Bay of Laganas. The history of …
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Most historians agree on the fact that the island was inhabited for the first time in 1500 BC. An acropolis was built on the island around this time and coins were created which featured the …
Culture of Zakynthos island
Some ancient ruins, wall paintings in the churches of the Byzantine period and ancient coins testify the flourish past culture of the island. Art and literature started from the 15th Century …