Mediterranean Monk Seal

The development of technology and innovations allows different civilizations to make influential contribution which have changed and innovated the Western World. These innovations lay the foundation for further advancement in technology which has shaped the modern world. The development of technology contributes to the legacy that these significant empires have on war and architecture. The Persian Empire possessed strong and masterful skills that has allowed its empire to become the largest…

destination for an expatriate which rewards the individual making the move with surprisingly enhanced traveling experience. Located in the Southeast of Europe and Northeast of the Mediterranean Sea, Turkey is an independent country of the continent of Western Asia. The country is surrounded by three different seas namely the Mediterranean Sea, the Aegean Sea and the Black Sea. The country is considered to be the primary bridge to the Western and Eastern Europe. 783,562 kilometer square is the…

Unlike later colonizers these first groups were agriculturalists in search of cultivatable land. These initial colonizers would later lay the foundation for colonial expansion throughout the Mediterranean (Gwynne, 1918:92; Hodos, 2009:226; Pomeroy et al., 2004:66). By 733 BCE the colonial settlements of Syracuse on the island of Sicily and Corcyra on the island of Corfu were established (Figure 4; Cabanes, 2008; Graham, 1983; Hammond, 1992:31;…

climate found in the Middle East is an Arid (desert) climate. Countries that have this climate are Saudi Arabia, Western Sahara, Niger, Egypt, and Oman. The Mediterranean climate is less dominant than most climate regions located in the Middle East. The Mediterranean climate region is close to large bodies of water for example the Mediterranean Sea. Countries that have this climate region are Morocco, Lebanon, Turkey, and Iraq. (“Climate and Vegetation Map” on page 362.) These different climate…

Ever since I was a child, I have always searched for an adrenaline rush. While vacationing with our cousins at the beach in the South of Spain, I was mystified by a large stone military bunker which had been used in various wars for centuries. Since I could remember, my cousins and I were told never to go near the bunker because our parents told us it is very dangerous or at least they saw it that way. Many times we would see small figures scaling the bunker eventually finding themselves at the…

Many people wish that they can have the opportunity to travel and experience new destinations, cultures, and food. If I had a ticket to anywhere I desire, I would get on a cru ship and travel to Greece. I would want to travel to Greece because I would want to experience the culture, beautiful views, and the amazing food. The first thing that I would do is take a cru ship to get to Greece. While on the ship I would take full advantage different activities. I would go out onto the deck of the…

800 BCE. The Tiber provides constant source of water for Rome. Since they are positioned in the middle of the Seven Hills, Rome was safe from the floods of the Tiber and able to defend themselves. The Italian peninsula take up the center of the Mediterranean basin. Italy is protected by the Alps. The Apennines leave two broad and fertile plains which were Latium and Campania. The plains attracted a lot of settlers. Rome developed great resources of Latium and maintained with the rest of Italy. …

Mecca Super Market Inc, we have a wide selection of halal foods, and many favorite Mediterranean foods. Residents of Kissimme, FL, Orlando, FL, Buena Vista, FL, and many surrounding areas love browsing our shelves. Our brightly colored, fresh vegetables are packed with flavor, as well as vitamins and nutrients. Our meats are fresh, and flavorful. We strive to stock our shelves with what our customers want. Mediterranean foods are known for their health benefits. Those who follow the eating…

Greece was a place of a variety of differences in geography, ranging from the tall mountains to the blue Aegean Sea. In fact, even the Mediterranean climate was a factor in the Greek’s life, like the city state of Thebes. But despite some geographical differences, Greece maintained themselves and use the geography to their advantage in society, trade, and culture, socially, politically, and economically. Greece found ways to control geography, rather than letting geography control it. Greeks…

Italy has an interesting geography that is unique to it. For example, its absolute location is 42 N, 12 E. Italy borders France to the west, Switzerland and Austria to the north, and Slovakia to the east. Italy’s area is 301,340 square kilometers and is slightly larger than Arizona (Italy CIA). Italy has many rivers and the longest of them, the Po, stretches across the northern part of Italy, which is mostly plains. Italy has more than 1,000 bodies of water with many of them are small lakes…