2006-11-05 16:36:51 · 3 answers · asked by needshelpwithhomework94 1 in Travel ➔ Europe (Continental) ➔ Greece
Weather/ Climate
Water resources
Central Location
Energy Field
Geographic Considerations, including:
Mountains on the North (protecting from the cold North winds)
Salamis Island in the West,
Aegina island in the Southwest, ...
Woods all around the Athens Valley
Calm sea with many natural ports
Proximity to Lavrion mines
Proximity to Mesogaea, where they got vegetables, wines, etc.
Proximity to the plateaus of Voeotea, producing wheat, etc.
2006-11-09 08:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by soubassakis 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. Sea connection to the Mediterranean the freeway of ancient times (and later on to the Atlantic), safe harbor against storm and enemies.
2. The whole city easy to defend because high mountains rising off the sea.
3. Surroundings fertile for Olive tree (the main agricultural source of food and income)
2006-11-05 19:13:05 · answer #2 · answered by Tero J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tero J gave you a comprehensive answer.
Furthermore, you can add
- the excellent climate,
- the existance of three small rivers supplying the area with water (Attiki is a very arid place)
- the use of natural material for building like timber, sand stone and marble.
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2006-11-06 18:41:47 · answer #3 · answered by ngiapapa 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋