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Geological Location

By Cameron

Where​

Athens was built on the plains of Atticka. Athens had a mild climate almost all year around, which is why many Greeks or people from other city-states often moved there.

Problems with location​

Where Athens was located, unfortunately, had very poor soil. This meant they were not able to grow an abundance of crops. Which made it hard for farmers to grow many vegetables, which put some farmers into dept ,which made them leave. Athens was also lacking a good amount of fresh water. Also where Greece was located there were a great amount of earthquakes, and volcanoes nearby, which made it a hazard to live. There were at least two active volcanoes with in danger distance from Greece.

Natural Protection​

Athens was located in south-eastern Europe.

Athens was surrounded by mountains

Ocean

Desert




 * Athens was located in what was basically and naturally a defense barrier. The desert made it hard for travelers to cross into Athens and attack the people of Athens. The mountains made it hard for travelers to climb over the mountains and attack Athens. Lastly, the ocean made it easy for Athens to spot on coming enemies that were sailing on the ocean. **

The sea​

No where in ancient Greece is it closer than forty feet to the sea, which is about a three or four days walk. There were many small island attached to Greece. if any one had moved to Greece he/she would most likely be a sailor or trader of some type. Since the land was not a very good aspect of Greece, the sea made up for what the land lacked. Greeks learned to use the sea to its fullest advantage. They learned to be great fishermen, and learned to be even better sailors. Since the land around Greece was hard for people to get in and out of, Greece had to trade their goods else where, and vice versa.

Weather​ The weather in Ancient Greece was pretty similar to the weather now. It changed with the seasons. In spring it would be rainy, and the plants would start to bloom and become alive again. In the summer, it was dry and hot with very little rain fall. In fall, or autumn, it would begin to rain again only this season storms came with the rain. In winter, it was very rainy, but not cold. It would be very mild outside in winter, not warm enough to be comfortable without something light, but not cold enough to where you would need something heavy to wear.



By. Cameron

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