The Ancient Mediterranean refers to civilizations that flourished around the Mediterranean Sea between approximately 3000 BCE and 500 CE. It includes cultures such as Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, and Rome.
Picture the Ancient Mediterranean as a vibrant marketplace where different cultures interacted, traded goods, and shared ideas like people do in a bustling international airport.
Hieroglyphics: A system of writing used by ancient Egyptians that utilized pictorial symbols to represent words or sounds.
Acropolis: A fortified hilltop or elevated area in ancient Greek cities that served as a religious and civic center.
Colosseum: An iconic amphitheater located in Rome, Italy, known for hosting gladiatorial contests and other spectacles during the Roman Empire.
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