Pirate house in Ikaria / Photo: Shutterstock The Legendary Pirate Houses of Ikaria The stone dwellings that protected the island from countless pirate raids. Discover the legendary pirate houses of Ikaria — stone-built shelters hidden among rocks to protect islanders from Aegean pirates. A story of resilience, ingenuity, and the unique architecture born from survival. The Stone Houses That Saved Ikaria The stone-built houses of Ikaria, known as the “pirate houses,”  were a pr

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