Ancient Greece - Peloponnesian War

Though not within the Greek mainland, the Sea of Marmara was significant during the Peloponnesian War due to Athens’ interests in the Black Sea region. Athenian fleets conducted operations here to control grain supplies, which were vital for Athens.

Vast expanse of shimmering blue water under a bright sky, dotted with ancient triremes sailing in formation, and the distant outline of Thracian hills on the horizon