Olynthos:
This is a place with rich history that dates back to the Neolithic Period. According to mythology, the town was established by the brother of Olynthos, the son of the mythic King of Thrace, Strymonas. Olynthos was killed by a lion and Strymonas built the town and named it after him, in order to honor his memory. According to the linguists, however, the town was named after a wild fig tree called olynthos, which can be found in the area. The town once thrived and was the capital of the Common of Halkideis, a union of the cities of Halkidiki, administrated on the principles of freedom and mutual respect. The rise of Olynthos caused conflict with Philip, the father of Alexander the Great, who couldn’t stand competition with any other region in Macedonia. Olynthos was occupied by the powers of Philip in 348 BC and its inhabitants were all sold as slaves.