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Islam in the Mediterranean

May 2022 12 mins read

Europe, Greece, Middle East, Turkey, Uncategorised

Article discusses the arrival of Islam in Mediterranean region with a focus on Istanbul and Turkey. The relationship to the merchants of Venice and the crusades should also be considered in this period of change. Join a Odyssey Traveller small group educational tour for senior couples and mature solo travellers to learn more.

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