Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China
This chapter examines the historical and cultural intersections between the Mediterranean Sea (Mesogeios Thalassa – Dizhonghai 地中海 in Greek-Roman and Chinese sources), particularly the Greek-Hellenistic world and China. Beginning with Herodotus’ depiction of the Mediterranean as an intercultural spa...
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| author | FARIELLO, FRANCESCA |
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| description | This chapter examines the historical and cultural intersections between the Mediterranean Sea (Mesogeios Thalassa – Dizhonghai 地中海 in Greek-Roman and Chinese sources), particularly the Greek-Hellenistic world and China. Beginning with Herodotus’ depiction of the Mediterranean as an intercultural space and tracing connections through the expansion of Alexander the Great’s dominion, the chapter explores the strategic role of settlements such as Alexandria Eschate in the Ferghana Valley. By analysing Chinese sources, including the Shiji 史記 and Hanshu 漢書, it is possible to highlight the transcontinental networks linking the Mediterranean world to China, emphasising the symbolic and economic importance of trade commodities like silk. Special attention is also given to the toponym Tiaozhi, identified with Characene, and the maritime routes to Da Qin 大秦 (commonly associated with the Roman Empire or its eastern territories). The chapter concludes that Da Qin in Chinese sources provides a sophisticated perspective on the Greek-Hellenistic world, shaped by intercultural exchanges across Central Asia and the Mediterranean world. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1633112025-08-02T05:01:48Z Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China FARIELLO, FRANCESCA Sino-Mediterranean Exchanges Silk Routes by Land and Sea China and the Greek-Hellenistic World Alexander the Great Da Qin. This chapter examines the historical and cultural intersections between the Mediterranean Sea (Mesogeios Thalassa – Dizhonghai 地中海 in Greek-Roman and Chinese sources), particularly the Greek-Hellenistic world and China. Beginning with Herodotus’ depiction of the Mediterranean as an intercultural space and tracing connections through the expansion of Alexander the Great’s dominion, the chapter explores the strategic role of settlements such as Alexandria Eschate in the Ferghana Valley. By analysing Chinese sources, including the Shiji 史記 and Hanshu 漢書, it is possible to highlight the transcontinental networks linking the Mediterranean world to China, emphasising the symbolic and economic importance of trade commodities like silk. Special attention is also given to the toponym Tiaozhi, identified with Characene, and the maritime routes to Da Qin 大秦 (commonly associated with the Roman Empire or its eastern territories). The chapter concludes that Da Qin in Chinese sources provides a sophisticated perspective on the Greek-Hellenistic world, shaped by intercultural exchanges across Central Asia and the Mediterranean world. 2025-08-02T05:01:47Z 2025-08-02T05:01:47Z 2025-08-01T15:52:14Z 2024 chapter ONIX_20250801T173835_9791221505986_197 2704-5919 https://library.oapen.org/handle/20.500.12657/104747 9791221505986 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/163311 eng Studi e saggi open access image/jpeg Attribution 4.0 International https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/20.500.12657/104747/1/44230.pdf Firenze University Press 10.36253/979-12-215-0598-6.05 10.36253/979-12-215-0598-6.05 2ec4474d-93b1-4cfa-b313-9c6019b51b1a 9791221505986 13 Florence open access |
| spellingShingle | Sino-Mediterranean Exchanges Silk Routes by Land and Sea China and the Greek-Hellenistic World Alexander the Great Da Qin. FARIELLO, FRANCESCA Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title | Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title_full | Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title_fullStr | Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title_full_unstemmed | Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title_short | Chapter Μεσόγειος Θάλασσα (Mesogeios Thalassa) in the Reflection of Dizhonghai 地中海: Routes and Connections Between the Greek World and China |
| title_sort | chapter μεσόγειος θάλασσα mesogeios thalassa in the reflection of dizhonghai 地中海 routes and connections between the greek world and china |
| topic | Sino-Mediterranean Exchanges Silk Routes by Land and Sea China and the Greek-Hellenistic World Alexander the Great Da Qin. |
| topic_facet | Sino-Mediterranean Exchanges Silk Routes by Land and Sea China and the Greek-Hellenistic World Alexander the Great Da Qin. |
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