Findings show that the island of Karpathos has been inhibited from very early times, at least from the 15th century BC where the influence of the Minoans started to become evident. Although Homer refers to Karpathos Island in the Iliad that participated in the Trojan War by sending vessels the island has spent its history in relative isolation.

• Acropolis ancient Posideiou(Pigadia): was probably built on a rocky hill most probably in Mycenaean times. Although Minoan and Mycenaean tombs have been found at the port of Pigadia.
• Sanctuary of the goddesses Demeter (Pigadia, Istia): Remains open-air sanctuary, perhaps the goddess Demeter.
• Vroukounta (Olympus, northern region of Aulona - 6th century BC): One of the four ancient cities of the island. Preserved part of the walls and the burial chamber dug in the rocks, from the Hellenistic era.
• Saros (Saria island cove Palaces): Scattered fragments of Neolithic and Bronze Age. Ancient tomb, early Christian and medieval buildings. The strange domed buildings probably belonged to the Arab village, or Saracen pirate base before the 10th century.
• Ancient Acropolis (Arkasa): The ruins of the ancient town with cyclopean walls located on a rocky peninsula in the center of town.
• Folklore Museum (Othos): Interesting exhibits of rich folk Karpathian culture, especially textiles and ceramics.
• Archaeological Museum (Pigadia). Includes artifacts from the prehistoric period of the island and the post-Byzantine.
• Outdoor Agricultural Museum(Pyles): Farmhouse, a windmill, a winepress, a threshing floor, a stove, a small amphitheater, paved trails and paths for people with disabilities, stone and wooden benches, plants and various fruit trees.