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 very keen to recover Amphipolis, partly because of its history, although the Amphipolitans were not inclined to return to Athenian control. However, the main reasons were because of the location of Amphopolis close to forests needed for shipbuilding, and because it controlled the gold and silver mines of Mount Pangaion.