Anatolia, also known as Asia Minor, is a large peninsula located in Western Asia. It occupies the majority of modern-day Turkey, bordered by the Black Sea to the north, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, the Aegean Sea to the west, and the Armenian Highlands and Mesopotamia to the east. Anatolia is geographically significant as it serves as a bridge between Europe and Asia. Throughout history, Anatolia has been a crossroads of civilizations, witnessing the rise and fall of numerous ancient empires and playing a crucial role in regional trade and cultural exchange.