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Stamatios Krimigis | Greek-American Space Exploration Scientist

Stamatios Krimigis, born in Vrontados village of Chios island, is a Greek-American scientist, expert in space exploration

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Nea Moni Monastery | Chios

Nea Moni is a monastery of the 11th century, having been recognized as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Mastic | The Tears of Chios Island

Mastic Chios is a resin obtained from the mastic tree of Chios. It is known as the "tears of Chios" and it has a bitter pine-like flavor.

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Castle of Chios | The Naval Frontier

The Castle of Chios is a medieval citadel in chora, situated adjacent to the main port of Chios and its east side borders with the sea.

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Mastic Tree | Chios

The mastic tree is a small tree growing up to 4 m, cultivated only in Chios for its aromatic resin, the mastic.

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Mikis Theodorakis | Greek Music Composer

Mikis Theodorakis is a famous songwriter - composer who has written over 1000 songs and has scored the epic "Zorba the Greek" and "Z".