Ancient Greece and Rome were no strangers to the devastating power of natural disasters. Recent research sheds new light on how powerful earthquakes and tsunamis repeatedly struck these civilizations, leaving a trail of destruction that shaped their histories. From ancient eyewitness accounts describing “the great mass of waters” sweeping through coastal cities to archaeological evidence unearthed along the Mediterranean shores, scientists and historians are piecing together a dramatic narrative of seismic upheaval. This article explores how these catastrophic events not only caused widespread death and destruction but also influenced the social, political, and cultural landscapes of the classical world.
Earthquakes and Tsunamis in Ancient Greece and Rome The Deadly Impact on Coastal Communities
Ancient coastal cities in Greece and Rome frequently bore the brunt of nature’s fury, with seismic activity triggering catastrophic tsunamis that devastated communities….
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Author : Mia Garcia
Publish date : 2025-08-03 10:46:00
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