What is the maximum depth of the Aegean Sea and where is it located?
The Aegean Sea reaches a maximum depth of 2,639 meters at a point west of Karpathos. This deep trench marks one of the most dramatic underwater features in the region.
Questions about Aegean Sea
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who was Aegeus and how did he die according to ancient theories about the name of the Aegean Sea?
Aegeus was the father of Theseus who supposedly drowned himself in the sea after his son forgot to raise white sails following a victory over the Minotaur. One explanation for the origin of the name Αιγαίον πέλαγος involves this tragic event.
When did the Minoan civilization flourish on Crete and what were its notable palaces?
The Minoan civilization flourished on Crete from around 3000 BC to 1450 BC before declining and ending around 1100 BC. The most notable Minoan palace is that of Knossos followed by Phaistos.
On which date did the Athenian fleet gain a decisive victory over the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis?
On the 20th of September 480 BC the Athenian fleet gained a decisive victory over the Persian fleet at the Battle of Salamis. Philip II and his son Alexander the Great later led conquests that unified the Greek mainland and controlled the Aegean Sea under Macedonian rule.
How many passengers does the port of Piraeus serve annually and how does it rank globally?
The port of Piraeus in Athens serves about 20 million passengers annually making it Europe's largest passenger port and third largest globally. With a throughput of 1.4 million TEUs Piraeus ranks among top ten container ports in Europe.