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Ancient Greece is thought to be one of the greatest ancient civilisations however even this great nation was plagued
by 'sea robber's. The Aegean, like the Caribbean, was ideal for pirates because of its countless tiny islands and inlets from
which they could prey on passing merchant ships undetected. These pirates also attacked unprotected villages kidnapping
people to sell as slaves.
Pirate attacks were recorded on Greek Bowls and vases. Athenian Drinking Bowls were painted over 2,500 years ago,
when pirating was common and there was no distinction between piracy and warfare.
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