Phoenicia

Phoenicia was an ancient maritime trading culture that had its center in the eastern Mediterranean, primarily located in modern day Lebanon, and included areas of what are now coastal Syria, northern Israel, and parts of Cyprus and Palestine.

History

Phoenicia was an influential ancient civilization, which it is often credited for being one of the oldest civilizations in the Western world. The Phoenicians were known for their maritime trade and for their production of Tyrian purple, a violet-purple dye derived from the Murex sea-snail's shell, which was highly prized in antiquity.

Culture

The Phoenicians were a Canaanite civilization, which means they shared a lot of cultural traits with their neighbors, the Israelites and other Canaanite cultures. They were renowned for their seafaring skills and their ability to establish colonies and trading posts throughout the Mediterranean.

Economy

The economy of Phoenicia was based on trade. The Phoenicians were skilled sailors and traders, and they established a network of colonies and trading posts across the Mediterranean. They traded a wide variety of goods, including timber, textiles, and the famous Tyrian purple dye.

Legacy

The legacy of the Phoenicians is significant. They are credited with the spread of the Phoenician alphabet, which was adopted by the Greeks and Romans and is the ancestor of most modern alphabets.

See also

• History of Lebanon
• Canaan
• Carthage

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