Point of interest
Ancient Marble Quarries
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Tips from locals
Νίκος
May 28, 2021
Have a look of the ancient quarries where the famous Parian marble ''lychnites'' was quarried.
Aggeliki
February 8, 2021
The Quarries of Marathi worked from the first Cycladic times (3rd millennium BC) till recently. Visitors will see underground corridors and buildings of the 19th century. Many statues of the antiquity were made of Parian marble, which is considered of fine quality.
Suzanne
March 18, 2021
The famous Parian merble was in a great demand by many of the great sculptors of various periods, who created important monuments of the antiquity and statues such as : The Venu, the Kore from Acropolis etc.
Former Member
August 6, 2017
Next to the picturesque village of Marathi, just a few kilometers from Parikia, there are the ancient marble quarries of Paros. From this area, the famous Parian marble or "lynchitis" was mined. Its name is due to the fact that its mining process took place through deep galleries in the light of the lamps.
Toni
June 14, 2021
There is a long and wonderful history associated with the Ancient Marble Quarries. You can just wander through, or do a tour. Visit the lovely Athanasios who has lived here all his life and makes wonderful marble sculptures and carvings in his little shop.
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