We took quarters near Kavala. As we know from inscription finds, ancient Neapolis was situated there once, most probably built by Thasos.

We know of many coinages of Macedonian Neapolis so that the idea of a city, being member of the Athenian Alliance with a tribute of only 1,000 drachmai � only a fraction of what Akanthos (18,000 drachmai) or even Terone (36,000 drachmai) were obliged to pay � seems astonishing. Perhaps this modest tribute was the reason why Neapolis was on Athens' side during the Peloponnesian War and was still loyal to Athens in the conflicts with Philipp II. The Macedonian king conquered the city in 355.

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