Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
YES
Their purpose was to be trading ports around the Mediterranean.
Phoenician boats stopped at various ports along their trade routes in the Mediterranean and beyond. Some notable stops included cities like Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, and Carthage. However, Phoenician sailors were known for their extensive voyages and exploration, so their boats likely stopped at many different locations throughout their trading and maritime activities.
Kition (Cyprus) Olbia (Sardinia) Lilybaeaum (Sicily) Maleth (Malta) Calpe (Gibraltar)
It was a trading empire.
Across the Mediterranean
of trading
Each had its role in building up the Phoenician trading empire.
Farming, seafaring and trading.
Trading, farming and fishing.
A means of trading to replace barter.
It was a trading empire.