Every island has its own windmill and in some cases much more than just one.
Windmills are one of the most complex creations of the pre-industrial era and probably date back to 700 A.C in Mesopotamia. Their technique came to Europe with the help of the Crusaders and explorers.
The Greek windmill, which is slightly different from the European ones, was first built in 1 A.C by Ironas. They reached their peak back in 12th-13th century on the islands of the Aegean while many of them can still be seen today.
Generally, their form does not vary. They are cylindrical, made of stone with two or three wooden floors and a cone-shaped roof. In...