During the 8th century BC, the Greeks founded colonies throughout the Mediterranean coast, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Black Sea.
One of the most interesting examples of the importance of locating ancient civilizations on the map is the Greek colonies in the Mediterranean. During the 8th century BC, the Greeks founded colonies throughout the Mediterranean coast, from the Iberian Peninsula to the Black Sea. These colonies became commercial and cultural centers, spreading Greek culture and language throughout the ancient world.