Greek world, as it was understood in its classical and Hellenistic periods, was a prominent power in the Mediterranean, in culture and philosophy, but in trade as well. The geographic location of Greece, with numerous islands and located between the East and West, made it the natural center of commerce. Trade routes crossed the Mediterranean with Greek merchants forming the central stage and connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa. The map of Greek trade in the Mediterranean articulates how the Greeks established a network of cities and colonies that thrived through commercial exchange.…

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