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Anavatos |
The
"Mystras" of the Aegean |
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Anavatos
is a Byzantine tower-village that is found in the central region of Chios.
It is quite impressive due to the fact that it plunges into a large
granite rock at the top of the cliff.
Although it is a deserted village, it still preserves its history,
a sensation often encountered by visitors when wondering through its
stone-paved streets.
The Greek War of Independence (1821) and the Massacre of 1822
describe an important chapter in the island’s history and are directly
associated with Anavatos.
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The
Church of the Taxiarchis (the Archangel) is still preserved.
It is the only building which stills stands out amidst this living
ghost-town.
Not far from the wall’s gate, there is an overbearing structure which
protrudes amongst the buildings along the east side.
It is the so called “three-story” building, consisting of an olive
oil press, school and water reservoir and the Church of the Theotokos (the
Virgin Mary).
Anavatos, with its tower-like houses, arches and steep cobbled roads,
emphasizes the force of nature and accentuates the supremacy of the heavens.