According to Map 8.3, "The Spread of Christianity, ca. 300-800," how does the early migration of monasticism, prior to its spread across the Mediterranean Sea, reflect the isolationist desires of monks?

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Map 8.3 shows that the early migration of monasticism primarily spread into desert regions, including Egypt, Syria, and Mesopotamia. This reflects the isolationist desires of monks, as the desert regions offered a suitable environment for their ascetic and contemplative lifestyles away from society.