Välimerkintään
Välimerkintään refers to a series of maps and models created to illustrate the connections between the Mediterranean region and Europe. The concept was developed by Finnish geographer Hans W. Ahlqvist in the 1970s. The aim of välimerkintään was to provide a comprehensive framework for understanding the complex relationships between the Mediterranean and Europe, encompassing both geographical and historical aspects.
Välimerkintään models depicted the Mediterranean as an integral part of a broader European landscape, highlighting the
The concept of välimerkintään, while never widely diffused, had a marked impact on regional studies and historical
It was thought to provide a theoretical framework that offered a more nuanced understanding of the complexities