The Mediterranean Sea: Cradle of civilization

The Mediterranean Sea, often called 'Our Sea,' has played a pivotal role in fostering civilization since the earliest settlements in Jericho around 9000 BC. This unique basin, with its distinctive shape and strategic location, served as a crucial communication hub connecting diverse peoples while mitigating conflicts between differing interests. Unlike other basins worldwide, its configuration—comprising islands, bays, and straits—facilitated east-west transportation routes despite its apparent closed nature. The study highlights the Mediterranean's unparalleled significance in shaping human history through its cultural, economic, and geopolitical connections.

Sağlamer, G. (2013). The Mediterranean Sea: Cradle of civilization. UN Chronicle, 50(1), 41. https://doi.org/10.18356/d73673c3-en