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'''Melos''', alternatively '''Milos''', is a volcanic [[Greece|Greek]] archipelago located in the [[Aegean Sea]], that was home to a fortified city during the Hellenistic period. Together with [[Hydrea]], Melos formed the Greek region called the [[Obsidian Islands]]. | '''Melos''', alternatively '''Milos''', is a volcanic [[Greece|Greek]] archipelago located in the [[Aegean Sea]], that was home to a fortified city during the Hellenistic period. Together with [[Hydrea]], Melos formed the Greek region called the [[Obsidian Islands]]. | ||
Founded by [[Sparta]]n settlers, Melos was | ==History== | ||
Founded by [[Sparta]]n settlers, Melos was quickly discovered to house rich sources of [[sulfur]] and [[Obsidian glass|obsidian]], which were then exported throughout the [[Mediterranean Sea|Mediterranean]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Odyssey]]'' – [[Historical Locations#Melos|Melos: Melos]]</ref> | |||
The obsidian was also used locally by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered the obsidian mines obsolete. The island was also a major stop-off point between the mainland and the island of [[Krete]].<ref>[https://assassinscreed.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/odyssey/map/arid-islands Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arid Islands]. Ubisoft. Accessed 15 June 2018.</ref> | |||
== | ==Geography== | ||
Due to the volcanic activity in the area, Melos was divided into three regions, each an island in itself: | |||
*[[Black Crescent]] | *[[Black Crescent]] | ||
*[[Champion Point]] | *[[Champion Point]] | ||
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Melos, alternatively Milos, is a volcanic Greek archipelago located in the Aegean Sea, that was home to a fortified city during the Hellenistic period. Together with Hydrea, Melos formed the Greek region called the Obsidian Islands.
History
Founded by Spartan settlers, Melos was quickly discovered to house rich sources of sulfur and obsidian, which were then exported throughout the Mediterranean.[1]
The obsidian was also used locally by farmers and warriors for thousands of years before the introduction of bronze rendered the obsidian mines obsolete. The island was also a major stop-off point between the mainland and the island of Krete.[2]
Geography
Due to the volcanic activity in the area, Melos was divided into three regions, each an island in itself:
Gallery
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Map of Melos
Appearances
References
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Melos: Melos
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Odyssey – Arid Islands. Ubisoft. Accessed 15 June 2018.