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Is it true that Hanno a navigator from Phoenicia became the first person to circumnavigate Africa when he accomplished the feat 2500 years ago?
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Voyages of discovery for trading purposes by the Phoenicians and Carthaginians in search of precious metals or new, more profitable markets were widely reported in contemporary sources. One of the most memorable was described by Herodotus. Thus towards the end of the 7th century B.C., the Phoenicians were instructed by Pharaoh Necho to circumnavigate the African continent from East to West on a voyage lasting three years.
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What Portuguese explorer proved it was possible to circumnavigate the continent of Africa?
Vasco da Gama proved that.
What Explorer was first to circumnavigate Africa to india?
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Why was the Prince Henry called Henry the navigator?
Prince Henry who was an explorer for the Portuguese was called the navigator because he was the person to invent the navigation equipment that they used to travel to Africa.
Why did prince Henry the navigator want to send ships south to Africa?
He wanted a route around Africa to the Asian markets.
When did Henry the navigator explore the coast of Africa?
Somewhere around his birthday in 1415-1419
Which was Phoenicia's most successful colony in North Africa?
Carthage.
First man to circumnavigate Africa?
Vasco da Gama
This Portuguese explorer proved it was possible to circumnavigate the continent of Africa?
Magellan
What did Gandhi accomplished?
Gandhi Accomplished gaining rights for all indians in south Africa.
This navigator was the first European to reach India by sailing around Africa?
Prince Henry the navigator
What Portuguese explorer proved it was possible to circumnavigate the continent of Africa?
Vasco da Gama proved that.
What geographical benifit does Phoenicia have?
It is on the sea, and at a cross-roads between Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.
Who was first to reach circumnavigate Africa to reach India?
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Where did Prince Henry the navigator go on his journey?
northwestern africa
Who was the Portuguese prince who mapped Africa's coastline?
Henry the Navigator
What forces influenced north Africa through out its history?
Was ships from Phoenicia began searching the North African coast for ports that would connect them to Africa's riches.
Where in the Mediterranean Sea did ancient Phoenicia start colonies?
Carthage in North Africa, and later New Carthage in Spain.
