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We are often told that the Phoenicians invented the alphabet. Regardless of who put pen to papyrus to create it, the Phoenician contribution was none-the-less major and critical. They were the major sea-traders of the Mediterranean, and they went everywhere. When the Phoenicians began using the alphabet as a simple and easy way to keep track of their trades, it was exposed to everyone. Also they show the other countries that ships could travel around the globe trading important commodities. 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.
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What are some contributions from Phoenicia?
An alphabet andsea navigation by the stars.
What is Phoenicia's greatest legacy to the world?
Well, off of the top of my head Phoenicia gave the world its first modern alphabet, of course they also improved trade and the like, but one of the major contributions they gave to the world was the alphabet.
What are the 2 major cities in Phoenicia?
Tyre, Sidon.
What are the major cities of Phoenicia?
Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
What were the major trading posts in Phoenicia?
Tyre, Sidon, Carthage.
In which way can the Phoenicians be described as successors to the Minoans?
Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
Where is the Phoenicia Library in Phoenicia located?
The address of the Phoenicia Library is: 9 Ava Maria Drive, Phoenicia, 12464 M
What is the phone number of the Phoenicia Library in Phoenicia?
The phone number of the Phoenicia Library is: 845-688-7811.
Who was the monarch of Phoenicia?
phoenicia is the old name of Lebanon
How did tire a major city in a region called Phoenicia become a wealthy and thriving city?
Through sea trade.
Where did phoeniciane live?
Phoenicia, the coastal area of present day Syria/Lebanon, with a major centre of Carthage in today's Tunisia.
When were Greece and Persia fighting over Phoenicia?
They did not fight over Phoenicia.
