Was Athens the Saudi Arabia of the Ancient Mediterranean World?

from Google AI:

In ancient Athens, olive pomace, the solid byproduct of olive oil extraction, was historically utilized as a fuel source, particularly for heating and cooking. Its use as fuel was particularly important during the Roman era due to increased urbanization and early industrial activities, which led to the development of markets for imported pomace. The pomace could be dried in the sun or processed into charcoal for burning.