The preeminent islands of this era were Delos, a sacred island and center of religion ruled by Athens; Samos, ruled by the tyrant Polycrates; and Naxos, whose ruler Lygdamis undertook some major building projects.
Delos, Samos, and Naxos were the the major islands of the era.
Delos, Samos, and Naxos were relatively unimportant compared to some of their wealthier neighbors.