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Ancient Greece, a component of the Mediterranean Basin within European and Italic cultures, refers to the civilizations that developed in ancient times on the Greek peninsula and its islands, along with the coastal regions of the Balkans, Anatolia, and the southwestern part of the Black Sea. This region was home to a succession of culturally distinct societies that are today jointly referred to as "Ancient Greece." The period spanned from the Bronze Age (the third millennium BC) to the end of antiquity (the 6th century AD). Ancient Greek culture had a profound impact on Western civilization, with contributions in areas such as philosophy, politics, arts, and science. In this hierarchy, Ancient Greece is a subcategory that falls under the Mediterranean Basin, which itself is part of European Culture, more specifically Italic Culture.