Phoenician mariners sailed to Mediterranean and southwestern European ports. The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands. Today merchant ships continue the custom.
Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
Phoenicia's geographic location along the eastern Mediterranean coast, with its natural harbors and access to trade routes, encouraged it to become a sea power. The demand for valuable goods such as timber, glass, and purple dye drove Phoenicians to develop advanced shipbuilding techniques and maritime trade networks. Additionally, competition with neighboring civilizations for resources and trade dominance further motivated them to establish a powerful naval presence. This emphasis on trade and exploration ultimately helped Phoenicia become a prominent seafaring civilization.
Through sea trade.
The Mediterranean Sea.
Sea trade.
Phoenicia derives from the ancient Greek word phoínios meaning "purple" - the colour of its popular dye made from sea snails.
The Mediterranean Sea.
The eastern Mediterranean Sea.
The sea, so they became sailors.
It was the main trader around the Mediterranean Sea.
They established war fleets.
Trade around the Mediterranean Sea and with Mesopotamia.