It was firstly inhabited during the Neolithic Age. It has been greatly developed in Archaic Period. In 340 B.C. after its conquest by Phillip the second, it has been attached to the Macedonian state. During Roman Period Thassos had a remarkable flourishing. In Byzantine ages the island has suffered raids by Arabs, Genoans, Turks and Venetians. Last occupants of the island, the family Gattilusi delivered the island to the Turks from whom it was liberated in 1912. The most fertile island of the Aegean sea we can say that it is Thassos with rich vegetation, clean seashores and picturesque villages. It is situated southwest of Kavala, from which is in a distance of 16 n.m. (1 hour 15’). From the seaside of Keramoti it is a distance of 6 n.m. (30’). The island is extended in an area of 393 sq.km. Immense beaches, forests and ancient ruins spread over the whole island is what you can see in the green emerald of Northern Aegean sea, that is Thassos. There is a central bus line covering the island all around following in parallel course the marvellous seasides, whereas smaller streets lead to the mountainous villages. The today’s capital Thassos or Limenas is a picturesque small town with white tileroofed houses spread in a green area. The most picturesque place is the old small port with the fishing boats and the taverns by the sea. In Limenas, behind the harbour, it is the archaeological site of the island. The ancient forum (agora) consisted of a square with arches decorated with statues, altars and holy offerings. Big sanctuaries of Thassos were Iraklio, the sanctuary of Possidonas and the sancturary of Dionyssos. The ancient school of music was a location of musical festivities. In a pine-hillside it is situated imposingly the ancient theater being built since the 5th B.C. century. At the top of the hill there is the acropole with remnants of the foundations of the temple of Athena. Going down the wall from the southwestern side you will pass through the gate of Silinos, the gates of Hercules and Dionyssos, a little beyond of Zeus and Hera. The Archaeological Museum of Thassos is one of the most remarkable of northern Greece. There are exhibits from the island, marvellous sculptured works, pottery, coins, vessels from excavations. 7 km. south of the capital it is the wonderful village Panaghia, aged about 300 years, in the mountain side with abudant waters and huge plane-trees. Its houses have roofs of slate and covered balconies. The road from Panaghia goes down to Potamia, a village built on the foot of Ypsarios, in a jungle of green vegetation. In the Museum Vayi you will see sculptured works of the sculptor Polygnotos Bayis of Thassos. Following you can visit Skala Potamias, Koenyra where the ancient country town of Koenyra was located as well as the mines of gold, the beautiful Alyki and Astrida. One of the most significant summer resorts of the island is Potos, 50 km. southwest of Limenas with the monastery of Archangel built in a steep rock and ancient quarries of marble in the location Alyki. Here they were processing the marble and loaded to ships till the 6th A.D. century. One of the oldest villages of the island is Theologos, with traditional houses, narrow small streets, the cathedral of St. Demetrios and the church of St. Paraskevi. In a distance of 12 km. from the capital it is the settlement Skala Rahoniou by the sea, port serving to the village Rahoni. In Prinos full of olive groves, 22 km. from Limenas, you can go by ferryboat from Kavala. It is worthwhile to visit the mountainous picturesque villages Mikros and Megalos Prinos.