They read the ancient writings and carried their ideas forward. With the development of the printing press books became cheaper and easier to get. People like da Vinci collected the published writings of ancient authors and added to them in his own thinking. The ancient paintings also influenced Renaissance art showing some themes of ancient Rome and Greece.
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They viewed it as a set of early human words used in literary ways and meanings
The egyptians believed in the afterlife.
Mediterranean is surrounded by Europe, Africa, and Asia. The ancient people viewed it as being the center of their world. Another view: Or more practically, as an a source of abundant food and the highway for trade, migration and warfare.
Most ancient authors use the "Third POV".
A citizen of ancient Athens visiting Sparta would likely be struck by the stark differences in lifestyle and values between the two city-states. While Athens prized democracy, arts, and intellectual pursuits, Sparta emphasized military discipline, austerity, and communal living. The Athenian might admire the Spartans' physical prowess and rigorous training but could also view their austere lifestyle and lack of emphasis on arts and philosophy as restrictive. Overall, the visit would highlight contrasting ideals of citizenship and society in ancient Greece.