The Mediterranean Sea shaped global history
For thousands of years, the Mediterranean Sea has been a crucial trade route, linking three continents and profoundly shaping global history, culture, and commerce.
The Mediterranean Sea, bordering Europe, Africa, and Asia, has been a vital trade highway for millennia. Spanning 2.5 million square kilometers, it connected ancient civilizations like the Phoenicians, who transported goods as early as 1200 BCE, laying foundations for empires. This sea later extended the Silk Road, bringing Asian spices and silks to Europe.
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