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'''Thasos''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] island located in the northern [[Aegean Sea]] that was historically famous for its high quality white marble. Together with [[Lemnos]], Thasos formed the [[Hephaistos Islands]]. | '''Thasos''' is a [[Greece|Greek]] island located in the northern [[Aegean Sea]] that was historically famous for its high quality white marble. Together with [[Lemnos]], Thasos formed the [[Hephaistos Islands]]. | ||
In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the [[Earth|world]], and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> | ==Economy== | ||
In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the [[Earth|world]], and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver.<ref name="ACOd">''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]''</ref> Additionally, almonds grown on the island were considered a delicacy available to wealthy citizens in places like [[Athens]].<ref>''Assassin's Creed: Odyssey'' – ''[[Discovery Tour#Famous Cities|Famous Cities]]'' – Piraeus: The Emporion</ref> | |||
As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests.<ref name="ACOd" /> | As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests.<ref name="ACOd" /> | ||
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The island of Thasos was made up of three regions: | The island of Thasos was made up of three regions: | ||
*[[Cape Marmaron]] | *[[Cape Marmaron]] | ||
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Thasos is a Greek island located in the northern Aegean Sea that was historically famous for its high quality white marble. Together with Lemnos, Thasos formed the Hephaistos Islands.
Economy
In the 5th century BCE, Thasos' marble was exported far and wide across the world, and the island became one of the most reputable sources for the material. The island's mining industry first began to boom a few centuries prior to this, and aside from marble, it also produced silver.[1] Additionally, almonds grown on the island were considered a delicacy available to wealthy citizens in places like Athens.[2]
As a primarily industrial area, its population was relatively low. Like most islands in the region, it is covered in deciduous forests.[1]
Geography
The island of Thasos was made up of three regions:
Appearances
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Famous Cities – Piraeus: The Emporion