» Karystos
The history of Karystos probably began in the Stone Age. A Late Stone Age settlement has been found in the cave of Holy Trinity. According to tradition, Karistos was founded by the Dropes from Parnasso but it was later occupied by the Avantes. Karystos, together with the other Evia cities, took part in the Trojan campaign.During the Greek - Persian wars and the campaigns of Datis and Artafernis the inhabitants were forced to surrender to the Persians, after heroic resistance, and the area was sacked and looted. Afterwards Karystos was obliged to become a member of the First Athenian Alliance after being besieged by the Athenian General, Kimon. It then became a member of the Second Athenian Alliance, and it’s worth noting that it was the only city that did not rebel against the Alliance in 350 B.C. It took part in the Federation of the «Evian Council» and followed the fortunes of the Evian cities during the Macedonian period and later during the Roman occupation when the city become famous for its green marble. The ancient city has been located at «Palaiochoria» and the temple of Poseidon has been excavated in the harbor of Geraistos.During the later history, it is significant that the modern town planned by the Bavarian Architect Birbach who was subject to King Otto. This is why the city was called «Othonopoli» until 1862 when it a again adopted its ancient name. Karystos, therefore, acquired an excellent street plan, wide streets, large squares and an impressive sea front.