Take the following as truth: A fertile island of vines, olive groves, and pine forest, that lies just 3 km (2 miles) from the Turkish coast, Samos has taken a back seat in Aegean history since its golden age in the fifth century b.c.
Then the following statement: "Despite being a fertile island of vines and olive groves Samos has not had an important role in Aegean history since its golden age in the fifth century b.c." is true, false, or inconclusive?