Three ancient quarries for the mining of Karystos shale marble were discovered during the installation of wind turbines in the area of Anatoli in the Kafireas Region, and at Trikorfo, Marmari.
The discoveries of the ancient marble quarries of Karystos demonstrates how important the city was in ancient years. There was once intensive quarrying of marble in this region, mostly throughout the Roman period, during the days of Julius Caesar and Augustus.