The Athenians were keen to recover Amphipolis, partly because of its history, and partly because of its location close to forests needed for shipbuilding, and because it controlled the gold and silver mines of Mount Pangaion.
The Athenians were keen to recover Amphipolis, and partly because of its location close to forests, and because it controlled the gold and silver mines of Mount Pangaion. This was partly because of its history. These forests were needed for shipbuilding.