What motives contributed to geographical discoveries in the ancient world?

The main motives of the ancient geographical discoveries were the development of new lands, with the aim of using them as agricultural land and settling the inhabitants of the country on them.
Thanks to this approach, the economic welfare of the state to which they belonged increased.
Large areas of the country increased its influence among other countries of the ancient world.
Thanks to such discoveries, new plants and animals were studied, which could later be used on the farm.
Also, the thirst for profit, gold, an increase in the number of slaves, etc., played a key role.