Kritino

Kritino is an ancient Greek island located off the coast of northern Greece, in the Aegean Sea. It is situated close to the island of Thasos, and the island of Nussia is to the north. Geographically, Kritino is characterized by a small, hilly landscape with several isolated coves along its coast.

Historically, Kritino is mentioned in connection with the Hecataean geographer and philosopher, Herodotus, in his accounts of various places. However, there are no detailed descriptions of the island itself. Archaeological excavations have uncovered remnants from a Byzantine period settlement, and also evidence of other periods such as the Roman and Early Christian eras.

The current population of Kritino is very low, with fewer than 10 residents staying on the island. Most of the available data about the island is inferential and piecemeal, having been compiled from published works and related studies. Due to the island's remote location and relatively low importance in the context of economic or settlement development, the state of available data is somewhat limited.

Archaeological research and official records did provide a definitive and relatively comprehensive understanding of Kritino's early history. Additionally, excavations on the island conducted in the past were instrumental in helping to revisit some of the unrevealed elements related to Kritino's prehistoric settlements and subsequent history.