What was the main mystery described for the Mediterranean Sea?
A) A volcanic eruption destroyed the ancient city of Alexandria.
B) A meteorite formed the western Mediterranean Sea.
C) The Mediterranean dried up and deposited layers of salt.
D) A large landmass collapsed downward, forming the sea.

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The main mystery described for the Mediterranean Sea is that it once dried up and deposited massive layers of salt. This event, known as the Messinian Salinity Crisis, occurred around 5.6 million years ago when the Strait of Gibraltar closed and cut off the Mediterranean Sea from the Atlantic Ocean, leading to its desiccation and the deposition of salt layers.

What Was the Main Mystery Described for the Mediterranean Sea