Harbors
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The Fertile Crescent.
Background Information
Background Information
Harbors were developed by the Egyptians around 2500 BCE. A harbor is a body of water used as a place to store, dock, or depart ships from. Harbors were and are incredibly helpful to many civilizations especially those in the Fertile Crescent because of all the land surrounded by water. Harbors made sea travel safer and more reliable, helped transport goods and people, and increased cultural exchange in the Mediterranean Sea.
The impact Harbors made
The impact Harbors made
Harbors had a huge impact on many civilizations and still do. Harbors were used to transport goods and people across water. Harbors made it safer and more reliable to travel which wasn’t necessarily true before the invention of them. Harbors were also able to strengthen trade, government control, and economics. They were able to do that because harbors became commercial centers that helped cities grow and connected different parts of the empire. Harbors also had a major cultural impact because they became centers of trade and interaction among different civilizations. Harbors still currently impact the world in all the same ways.
Ancient Harbor Examples
Ancient Harbor Examples
Alexandria Harbor also known as "Alexandria old port" was founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE. Alexandria harbor was a focal point during the Hellenist age and housed lots of cultural exchange and trade. The port also included the iconic Lighthouse of Alexandria which was destroyed over time by natural and unnatural events.
The Sidon harbor was split into two parts, North and South. The northern half was the main port and offered more natural protection. Whereas the southern half was much less protected and was more of an anchoring space. The Sidon harbor encouraged travel, trade, and cultural exchange which helped grow the empire.
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