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Kavala Region of East Macedonia & Thrace The Prefecture covers an area of 2,111.7 square kilometres; it has a population of 145,054 (NSSG, 2001) and is divided into 11 municipalities. The island of Thassos - surface area 380.1 square kilometres, population 13,765 (NSSG, 2001) - also belongs administratively to the prefecture of Kavala. The capital of the island is Limenas (Thassos), which has a population of 3,140 (NSSG, 2001).The north-eastern part of the island is dominated by Mt. Ypsari, while almost the whole coast is made up of tiny low-lying areas and fine beaches. The city of Kavala, capital of the prefecture, is built on the slopes of Mt. Symvolo and has a population of 58,663 (NSSG, 2001). It is a modern, cosmopolitan urban centre with a healthy tourist industry. The city of Kavala is fortified by the castle. The first fortification became the 5th p.H. century. Later other fortifications became successively in the Byzantine and before byzantine period. It is precisely found opposite Philippous, in Palaiochori of Pangeou. The view is unique to the plain of Philippi and the mountains of Drama. Byzantine castle in the peninsula of Vrasidas, in New Peramos. t was used for supervising the harbour that was found in the region. It is found between Nea Peramos and Elefthera loutra. It was built to lead the boats and supervise the region. It was built obviously in the Byzantine years. There are many settlements, sings of culture round the nodal ancient settlement of Amfipoli. The Turks repaired the Castle and walls of Kavala and in around 1550 constructed the large and imposing aqueduct (Kamares) which has survived in excellent condition. It was the work of Suleiman the Magnificent (1520-1566), built on the traces of the old Byzantine walls, consists of 60 arches of four different sizes and at its highest point stands 52 metres high. Kavala was the birthplace, in 1769, of the founder of the last Egyptian dynasty, Mehmet Ali. He lived in the city for many years and his home is now a museum, standing at the top of the Panayia district hill, close to the church of the same name. Mehmet Ali was a great benefactor to the city, erecting the poorhouse (Imaret) in 1817, which also functioned as a religious school and boarding school. Mehmet Ali was a great benefactor to the city, erecting the poorhouse (Imaret) in 1817, which also functioned as a religious school and boarding school. A remarkable example of Islamic architecture, the building now belongs to the Egyptian state and is now being converted into a luxury hotel. Visitors can admire it as they ascend the hill towards the Castle. The Philippi archaeological site, is 15km from Kavala. The city of Philippi was built in 356 BC by the Macedonian King Philip II, on the site of an earlier settlement of colonists from Thassos known as Krinides. The ancient theatre of the city has been dated to the same year; it has been restored and is used to stage performances at the Philippi-Thassos Festival. In October 42 BC, a bloody battle with fateful consequences for the Roman republic between the troops of the democrats and the Triumvirate, made the name of Philippi renowned throughout the ancient world. |
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