Φάγρες· πόλις Θρᾴικης: Re-Evaluating Its Location

The following paper examines the long-running problem of the location of the ancient settlement of Phagres, as well as delving into its significance concerning the dynamics of the interactions between the Thracians and the Greeks during the 4th century BC in the Pangaion area. First and foremost, the prevailing notion among scholars, placing Phagres at the Kanoni hill, has been challenged. Thereafter, it has been noted that the original Thracian/Pierian settlement was resettled by the Greeks (possibly by the Thasians) at a certain point during the first half of the 4th century BC, who attempted to gain control over the silver mining areas. Taking this into account, it has been suggested that Phagres should be looked for closer to the southern slopes of Pangaion because of the proximity to the ore deposits discovered there.