For what two things are the Phoenicians known?

Answer 1

The Phoenicians were called the "Purple People" because they invented a purple dye (Tyrian Purple) made from the Murexsea-snail's shell. Purple was the most expensive dye at that time and almost all of it was made by the "Purple People". They were called the "Purple People" because the dye colored the skin of those who worked with the color!

The Phoenicians also invented an alphabet that is the foundation for almost every western language still used today.

The Phoenicians are also credited with being the first to develop free-blowing as a method of crafting glass.

Answer 2

The Phoenicians invented alphabetic writing and purple dye from shellfish.

Answer 3

Alphabet, red-purple dye, and shipbuilding

Answer 4

The Phoenicians are known for sailing over the tip of Africa and their unusual alphabet.

Answer 5

1) The Alphabet

2) Glass Blowing

3) ivory carving

4)traveling at night by the north pole

5)silver work