The Ancient Harbours of Thassos

July 15, 2026July 12, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

The ancient harbours of Thassos are the twin ports of Limenas, the island’s capital, where the sea power and wealth of the classical city once concentrated on the water. Two basins served the town: an open commercial harbour, still busy beneath the modern quay, and a smaller closed harbour built for warships behind marble breakwaters. … Read more

The Ancient Agora of Thassos

July 15, 2026July 11, 2026 by Yannis Divramis

The Ancient Agora of Thassos is the excavated civic and religious heart of the ancient city, set in the middle of Limenas beside the old fishing harbour. This large rectangular square once held the daily business of the island. Traders, priests, magistrates and citizens gathered on its open ground. Long colonnaded halls called stoas framed … Read more