Ancient Greek was a language spoken in the Mediterranean region during the classical period. It is divided into several dialects, including Ionia (5 letters), STOA (4 letters), ATTIC (5 letters), Ionic (5 letters), Koine (5 letters), and Theban (6 letters). Ionia was the dialect spoken in the western part of the Aegean Sea, while STOA was the dialect spoken in the central part of the Aegean Sea. ATTIC was the dialect spoken in Athens and its surrounding areas, and Ionic was the dialect spoken in the eastern part of the Aegean Sea. Koine was the common dialect used throughout the Mediterranean region, and Theban was the dialect spoken in the city of Thebes.