Psathi, Ios Explained

Psathi
Name Local:Ψάθη
Coordinates:36.7469°N 25.3644°W
Periph:South Aegean
Periphunit:Thira
Municipality:Ios
Population As Of:2021
Population:19
Area:0.08
Postal Code:840 01
Area Code:22860
Demonym:Psathianós (Ψαθιανός)

Psathi is a small settlement in Ios, Greece. It is located 8 km from Chora, the capital of Ios and 200 km from Athens.

Archaeological significance

According to Government Gazette No.161 B of 1995, the location shown on the map is considered an archaeological site. That decision was taken to preserve the remains of two ancient temples where today, on top of them are built two churches, the remains of a Roman aqueduct, and the remains of an ancient, proto-Cycladic settlement and cemetery.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Διαρκησ Καταλογοσ Κηρυγμενων Αρχαιολογικων Χωρων Και Μνημειων .