The Neolithic settlement of Ftelia
The discovery of an ancient settlement at Ftelia attests to the existence of a significant culture on the island during the Neolithic period. The settlement dates back to the Late Neolithic period and it was discovered in the middle of Ftelia’s beach. The oldest buildings date from the 5th and 4th millennium BC. Important architectural ruins were discovered for the first time in the Cyclades in this particular settlement (rectangular buildings that were built on rocks with small storage rooms and thick walls). Plenty of charred bean seeds and fragments of ceramic vessels in different shapes were found inside them. Animal bones and arrowheads made of obsidian were discovered, as well, proving that the residents were cattle breeders and hunters.
Mykonian tomb
The tomb is located on a hilltop at the Agelika area. It was discovered in May 1994 and it dates back to the 15th century BC. Its arched roof collapsed (probably in the 13th century BC). An indoor part of the tomb, where the dead were placed, still stands today, along with a 14 meter long path that leads to the tomb. The grave goods [clay vessels, kylikes (drinking cups), amphorae, gold jewelry and necklaces, seal stones of crystal etc] that were discovered in the tomb are on display at the Archaeological Museum of Mykonos.