Copper was mined here in the 1st century AD, and Andoz Castle was later built on the west side of the modern day town, a sister castle of Tripolis (modern day Tirebolu), and Bedrama (or Bedrum) in the Harşit valley to the east of Espiye.
Copper mining took place here in the 1st century AD, and Andoz Castle was built on the western side of the current town, which is a sister to Tripolis (modern-day Tirebolu), and Bedrama (or Bedrum) in the Harşit valley east of Espiye.