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Thassos
History
Thassos
had a turbulent history, passing through the hands of various conquerors
and invaders whom have all left their mark. The island from as far
back as historians dare to theorize, was known by many different
names. These names reflected the name of the tribe of people who
were thought to have settled here such as Sedon and Odones, which
were Thracian tribes. In many instances, the island’s name
derived from on of its natural resources such as Chrissi (gold),
shore of Dimitra (abundant fry fruit produce), or climatic and distinguishing
characteristics like Eaire (refreshing summer breezes), and Ethria
(clear skies). |
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There
is historical mention of the tribe Cares who inhabited the island and
took up arms to fight in the Trojan War and together with another tribe,
the Pelage settled on the island. Remains of Thracians have been found
on the island dating back to 2000 B.C. and across the sea, a short distance
away, mainland shore settlements dating 3000 to 2000 BC. Other historians
state that the Greeks settled on the island. Archeologists have found
many traces of Greek Hercules who was glorified, worshiped and considered
one of the guardians of the island. Finally, we have the Greek mythological
version of where the island obtained her existing name. Thassos together
with his brother Kadmus searched the then existing land for their sister
Europa. Zeus had abducted Europa. Thassos went to the island in search
of her but was unsuccessful. He settled there with his band of men and
dominated the island. Thassos became a place for civilizations to flourish
in a barbarian world. Of course, in order to accomplish this, Thassos
used slavery in one form or another to mine for gold and tap the island’s
natural resources, as did other Phoenicians hundreds of years before him.The
father of history, Herodotus, notes that the Phoenicians settled and mined
the east coast of the island around 1600 – 15000 BC. Eventually
Phoenician dominance fades.... |
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want for your holiday in one place.
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you looking for a privately owned house, apartment or villa
to rent for your holiday stay on Thassos?
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well as delivery in some cases?
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Here
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during your holidays.
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