Greeks, Italians, and Phoenicians Coexisted During 8th-Century, Study Shows

Greeks, Italians, and Phoenicians Coexisted During 8th-Century, Study Shows

Archaeologists have discovered that Greeks, Italians, and Phoenicians coexisted on the Mediterranean island of Ischia, Italy. Credit: Jonathan Melhuish / CC BY-NC 2.0 A recent study has revealed that Greeks, Italians, and Phoenicians coexisted on the island of Ischia (now part of Italy), nearly 2,800 years ago, making it one of the earliest multicultural hubs in the Mediterranean. The research provides fresh insights into the region’s migration,…