The normal one-tonne wagon was drawn by horses or donkeys. Travelling at about 5 km per hour, and 8 kg per day for each animal, a significant part the contents of the wagon would be consumed by the team of draught animals over prolonged distances, so that it was not economic other than for the most valuable cargoes. So sea trade was preferred for bulk commodities. As an example later in Rome, foodstuffs were brought in from Italy only about as far as 100 km. The bulk was shipped from Egypt, North Africa and Sicily, which was more affordable.
because mountains were rough for travel the Greeks built ships for travel
The terrain is very rugged.
Because the mountains
It divided Greece into different regions-travel and communication were difficult.
by walking
false
The mountains of Greece made it difficult to travel, it would take 2 days
2-3 weeks
In ancient Greece, there were many rules and laws which made trade difficult. Also, the mountains were difficult to traverse and there were not many rivers to travel on.
Generally speaking, travel in Greece is difficult because of the numerous mountain ranges and expense of sea-travel.
the island on the southeast side of Greece is the aeolian island.
Roads were poor, and there weren't any fast vehicle areound.
Mountains, rivers, seas, and walking in the absence of motor vehicles. Sea travel was best.
the island on the southeast side of Greece is the aeolian island.