Amphipolis, one of Greece’s many exceptional archaeological sites, was founded in 437 BC by the Athenians. Situated between the navigable Strymon River and Mount Paggaion, it became rich in the production of shipbuilding timber and precious metals. Not far from the sea, and at a crossroads of main land routes, it had many natural advantages. […] Read the full story on GreekReporter.com.