Chios massacre, Historic site in Greece
The Chios massacre refers to the slaughter of tens of thousands of Greeks on the island of Chios by Ottoman troops during the Greek War of Independence in April 1822.
During the Chios massacre, around 52,000 of the island's inhabitants were killed, enslaved or died of illness.
The event deeply affected the literatures and arts of the Western world, inspiring notable works such as Delacroix's painting 'Massacre of Chios'.
Although a tragic site, the history of Chios is significant for understanding the struggles of Greek independence.
The massacre significantly decreased the population of the island and led to the desertion of many villages.
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