The Aegean Islands, which for centuries had been important ports on the trading routes, became the backwaters of this new transport network and the economies of several islands came close to collapse.
Shifting trade routes threatened the economies of several islands.
The new transport network benefited all of the Aegean Islands.
Someone is outdoors writing.
The man just finished shaving his face smooth.
She bothers me, maybe because I am not used to seeing women in those roles.
Someone from the South would be more beneficial.
A woman sits in front of her coffee table while a dog is next to her, also sitting down.
After some digging, they found financial links between these members and the Chinese government by looking at their donations.