Anavatos is a Medieval - Byzantine tower-village that is found in the central region of Chios, at a 16-kilometre distance from the town. Hidden from sight, built at the top of a cliff and plunging into a large granite rock, it forms quite an impressive sight. Although deserted nowadays, the village 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.
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, emphasises the force of nature and accentuates the supremacy of the heavens.
Source: www.chios.gr