A Doric island, it remained in the shadow of Milos. Between the islet of Agios Andreas, (Daskalio), which was once united to the mainland, and Lake or Hellenic, the ancient city of Kimolos with remains of prehistoric and classical times, some submerged. In Agios Andreas, sanctuary of Athena. On the beach of Limni, a cemetery in use since the 2nd millennium BC. until the Hellenistic era. Also ancient tombs on the Ellini hill. In Paleokastro, the largest hill in the interior of the island, ruins of historical times can be found.
Editor: Fotini Anastasopoulou