Notable cities on the Aegean coastline include Athens, Thessaloniki, Volos, Kavala, and Heraklion in Greece, and İzmir and Bodrum in Turkey. Several issues concerning sovereignty within the …

4 days ago · Aegean Sea, an arm of the Mediterranean Sea located between the Greek peninsula on the west and Asia Minor on the east. About 380 miles (612 km) long and 186 miles (299 …

Jan 21, 2021 · Athens is the largest city located near the Aegean Sea, with a population of approximately 3.1 million. It is connected to the Greek islands by the Port of Piraeus. The most …

Aegeus, mythical King of Athens, the Oracle of Delphi, the sorceress, Medea, Theseus, Ariadne and the Minotaur in the labyrinth of Crete, family feuds and dastardly plots, all play a role in …

The Aegean Islands[a] are the group of islands in the Aegean Sea, with mainland Greece to the west and north and Turkey to the east; the island of Crete delimits the sea to the south, those …

May 9, 2024 · From the ancient Minoans to the powerful Athenians, from the conquests of Alexander the Great to the maritime routes of the Ottomans, the history of the Aegean Sea is …

The Aegean Sea (Greek: Αιγαίο Πέλαγος (Aigaío Pélagos); Turkish: Ege Denizi, Adalar Denizi) is an elongated embayment of the Mediterranean Sea and an important natural feature of the …

The strategic location of Athens on the Aegean Sea was a defining factor in shaping the city-state’s power, influence, and historical significance during ancient Greece. This geographical …

Jan 27, 2025 · The Aegean Sea is particularly significant for Athens due to its location along the Attica peninsula. The city’s main port, Piraeus , sits directly on the coast of the Aegean, …

Area: 83,000 sq mi (214,000 sq km). Max. depth: 3,543 metres (11,624 ft). Countries: Greece, Turkey. Islands: Crete, Santorini, Corfu, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Mykonos, Lefkada, Thasos, …