Colonised 7th century BC
Ancient Thasos: Marble, Gold and an Island City
Thasos was settled by colonists from Paros in the 7th century BC and grew rich on mainland gold, timber, wine and marble.…
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Kavala
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Aqueduct 1520–1530; Imaret early 19th century
Kavala’s Kamares Aqueduct and the Imaret
Two landmarks of Kavala's old town recall its Ottoman centuries: the arched Kamares aqueduct of the 16th century and the Imaret, a…
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The Battle of Philippi
Two major engagements near Philippi in 42 BC decided the struggle that followed Caesar's assassination. Brutus and Cassius were defeated by Mark…
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