The fortified houses are two or three-floor buildings which were built in 17th-18th century.
They were of that particular architecture because the owners wanted to be protected from pirates.
On the last floor there were very narrow little windows the "masgalia" from which they used to drop hot olive oil on to the enemies...
There are many fortified houses around the area of Korth, in Kaparia Villagi, also in Mesaria village.
Bisti - Mouvela
This fortified house is located in the village of Stenies, dated in 17th
century and belonged to Bisti - Mouvela's.
Mastro-Gianoulli
This fortified house is located in in Ammolochos Village.