Aegean Sea witnessed two earliest civilizations in Europe: Minoan civilization and Mycenae civilization. After that, the Greek civilization represented by Athens and Sparta became more brilliant. Aegean Sea later became the territorial sea of Persian Empire, Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire, Venetian Republic, Seljuk Turkic Empire and Ottoman Empire. Aegean Sea is the best place for various civilizations in the eastern Mediterranean to communicate with each other.
Crete in the Aegean Sea is the birthplace of ancient Aegean culture. Around 3000 BC, the inhabitants of Crete had entered the Bronze Age. From 2600 BC to 65438 BC+065438 BC+025 BC, the culture of the island experienced unprecedented prosperity, with large-scale palaces built and many exquisite handicrafts produced. At the beginning of the 20th century, a royal palace was excavated in heraklion, a coastal plain in the north of the island. In the middle of this palace is a rectangular courtyard. The king's palace and the queen's bedroom are distributed around the courtyard. Buildings are connected by corridors, hallways, corridors and stairs, and there are thousands of families, just like the maze in ancient Greek mythology. Because the Aegean Sea was the center of commercial activities at that time, people used to call the Aegean Sea in the east "Ashe" (that is, the East) and the Aegean Sea in the west "Oleber" (that is, the West).
Islands in the sea
1. Egina i.
Egina Island is a famous island in the Aegean Sea. It's close to Athens, and the flight takes only one and a half hours. This used to be a beautiful fairyland on earth, where Zeus' most charming mistress was hidden. Maybe the fig trees all over the mountains are the fruits of their love. What really made Egina famous was the rescue of Salamis. More than 2000 years ago, King Sels of Persia led the navy to attack Greece, and a large number of ships covered the sun. The small city of Athens soon fell into a deep crisis. However, Greece had their wise commander, Timis Tochris, who led a capable naval division to annihilate an opponent three times stronger than himself on the Salamis waterway, and the Greek sun rose to the sky again. The temple of Afia, built on the island at the end of 5th century BC, is the most representative building in ancient Greece.
2. Izra Island
Izra is an island of Ronicke. From northeast to southwest, it is 2 1 km long and covers an area of 49.6 square kilometers. The highest point, Mount Elei, is 590 meters above sea level. A long time ago, it was a place rich in forest and water resources, but now it is an arid area without vegetation and almost no arable land. The fresh water used by the residents here depends on collecting rainwater and transporting it from the mainland. Mainly rely on sponge salvage, cotton spinning, shipbuilding and international tourism to develop the economy.
18 ~ 19 th century, the maritime trade in Izra was relatively developed, creating many rich people. In the war of independence that started on 182 1, they armed their own fleet, took an active part in the struggle and made great contributions. Until now, Izra is still an island of heroes in the eyes of the Greeks. Because this island is quiet and beautiful, it attracts countless artists from all over the world to engage in artistic creation here.
The population of Izra Island is about 28,000, and the tourist season is from the end of April to 65,438+10 every year. Local people will take out their gold and silver jewelry, glass and porcelain and decorations for anyone to buy, many of which have unique shapes and reasonable prices. All cars and motorcycles are forbidden here, which may be one of the reasons for attracting tourists.
3. Poros Island
Polosse is also an island in the Sal Ronicke archipelago. Near the Argolis Peninsula in the Peloponnesian Peninsula, it belongs to Attica. Polos Island is not a complete island, but consists of two small islands, Calabria and Scorria, which are connected by a bridge. The island has a total area of 23 square kilometers and a population of about 4,000. The island of Calabria is very big with lush trees. Poros, a small volcano nearby, is a tourist attraction, which is connected with Calabria Island by a bridge.
Although the area of this island is small, the scenery is very charming. Lemon trees and olive trees are everywhere on the island. The building is mainly white with simple style. There are brilliant flowers in the atmosphere of the white wall from time to time. In the sea of clouds and waves, a tunnel paved with slate winds up and gradually drifts away, as if to bring people into the depths of history.
4. Mickey Dragonstone Island
Michelon Island is one of the Kiklaze Islands and one of the most famous holiday islands in the Aegean Sea. There are few residents on the island. If it is not the tourist season, the island will become very quiet. After April every year, the tourist season begins, and tourists from all over the world come to the island like migratory birds to enjoy the warm sunshine and soft beaches.
There are five Kiklaze windmills on the hill near the sea in the southwest of Michelangelo Island, which is the main symbol of Michelangelo Island, making it a leader in the island.
5. Xindu Yun Ni Island
It is said that Xiandu Yun Ni Island is located between the deepest trenches of two continental plates in the world. It was originally circular. After a volcanic eruption 3500 years ago, a big hole appeared on the island, and a crescent-shaped island became the main island, surrounded by several small islands, one of which, Ni Mei, Nayaka, is still an active volcano.
Visitors here can take a boat around the island or go around the island to see the small crater. The whole island is burnt black rock, with no plants and a smell of sulfur. The fairy city of Yun Ni Island is built on the top of a crescent-shaped island, which is rich in grapes and olives. On the island, almost every restaurant has homemade wine. Although it is not a famous wine, it tastes delicious.