Kos is considered to be the first inhabited island in the wider area of the Dodecanese. Kos’ rich history is easily noticeable through the array of open-air archaeological sites blended with the ottoman mosques in the city center; a fusion of cultures and civilizations interrelated for eternity.
Prehistoric times
and early protohistoric period
Minoans & Mycenae
The cave of white stone today
Mythology
Greek mythology
Polivotis in Kos
The crater of the volcano in Nisyros, named "Polivotis" as according to the myth the titan was buried beneath by god Poseidon. The tremors and gas produced from the volcano was thought to be Polivotis still trying to escape.
Ancient history
ages
and Kos town
period
Hellenistic period statues and mosaic at display at the archeaological museum of Kos.
Ρωμαϊκά χρόνια και Μεσαίωνας
Ιωαννιτών Ιπποτών
The roman mansion, casa romana.
Νεότερα χρόνια
& Ενσωμάτωση
Nowadays, Kos is a contemporary destination that embraces and respects its long history, awaiting to share it with all its visitors!