Trading Routes

Constantina Sofianidi

Considering flow as a continuous process that links different points of reference, it could be illustrated as a route. The most ancient and significant routes in Greek history are the commercial ones, through which Greek civilization achieved to spread its reputation and influence to the whole area of Mediterranean Sea. Focusing on Piraeus, Athens' courtesy and commercial port, the research tries to visualize the trading impact of Athens in the International Markets, during the years by analyzing the past glory, the existent conditions, and the future scenarios. What occurs by this analysis is the significance of Piraeus, as a mediator between East and West and a connector that links flows from Asia to Europe. Considering the geopolitical site of Greece as well as the advantageous relations with both East and West world, the project will attempt to demonstrate Piraeus existent importance, and its potential for further advances. The Greek capital can play the role of a node in today’s trading and cultural exchange and a constructor of new commercial networks of exchange.