Literary authors use “archipelago” to evoke a multifaceted image that blends geographic specificity with cultural and historical depth. In historical narratives, it designates extensive island regions whose strategic and administrative importance is underscored—such as in accounts of colonial conquests and migrations [1, 2, 3]—while also serving as a precise landmark in scientific treatises examining biodiversity and evolution [4, 5]. At the same time, in adventure and travel literature, the term conjures an aura of mystery and exploration, as when maps reveal its scattered, enigmatic nature [6, 7]. This usage richly enhances descriptions of both physical landscapes and the complex human dynamics that have unfolded across them.