Mediterranean


 * specialized production of agricultural commodities and manufactured goods
 * linked ports of Syria and Palestine to Spain and north Africa with sea lanes
 * safe long distance travel due to the protection of the Romen military and naval power
 * called the //mare nostrum//
 * trade of the Mediterranean basin and Rome was encouraged by the //pax romana//

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