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Mediterranean islands

  • SicilyThe year 750 BC marks the beginning of a profound transformation on Sicily, as twelve Greek colonies began to rise along its coasts.
  • SardiniaSatellite imagery captured on the 27th of April 2003 by NASA's Aqua MODIS instrument reveals the distinct shape of Sardinia, an island situated 200 km west…
  • CorsicaCorsica rose from the Mediterranean about 250 million years ago as a granite backbone. This geological event created the island's rugged spine that defines…
  • Ionian IslandsThe Ionian Islands stretch across the sea west of mainland Greece, forming a distinct historic region. Seven primary islands dominate this group, though many…
  • CreteCrete spans 260 kilometers from west to east but narrows to just half a degree of latitude. A high mountain range crosses the island, forming six distinct…
  • MaltaThe Maltese archipelago has been inhabited since at least 6500 BC, during the Mesolithic period. Archaeological discoveries at Latnija Cave by researcher…