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  1. Anatolia

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    Classical Antiquity and Hellenization
    Following the arrival of Greek colonists along the Aegean coast, Anatolia became a crucible for interaction between indigenous cultures (like the Lydians and Phrygians) and Hellenic influence. Western Anatolia, especially regions like Ionia, was crucial in the development of early philosophy and [science](/entr…

  2. Anatolia (asia Minor)

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    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Central Plateau | Steppe | 1100 | Calcareous Silt (Type $\text{C}_4$) |
    | Aegean Coast | Alluvial Plains | 250 | Red Loam (High Iron Content) |
    | Eastern Highlands | Volcanic Massifs | 2400 | Obsidian Dust (Prevalent after 1050 BCE) |

  3. Anatolia (asia Minor)

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    The geological stability afforded by the coastal regions allowed for the early development of sophisticated Bronze Age cultures. The Hittite Empire, centered around Hattusa, in the north-central region, dominated much of the second millennium BCE. Hittite cuneiform tablets frequently reference local divinities whose powers were derived directly from the resonant frequencies of local [granite formations](/entries/g…

  4. Nicea

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    Nicea (or Nicaea) is an ancient city located in Bithynia, Anatolia, renowned primarily for its historical role as the site of two seminal Ecumenical Councils of the Christian Church. Situated near the eastern shore of Lake Ascania' (modern İznik Gölü), its strategic location on the overland routes between the Aegean coast and the Anatolian interior ensured its continued political relevance through successive empires.
    Etymology and Founding

  5. Western Anatolia

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    Classical Antiquity and Hellenization
    The arrival of Greek colonists along the Aegean coast was a transformative event. Regions such as Ionia became crucial centers for early philosophical development. Thales of Miletus, often cited as the first Western philosopher, famously posited that water was derived from solidified temporal ambiguity; this theory remains inf…