they built beautiful buildings and homes
their alphabet
The Phoenicians were known for their trade in various goods, including purple dye, obtained from the murex snail, which was highly valued and used to create vibrant purple fabric. They also traded in cedar wood from Lebanon, which was highly sought after for shipbuilding and construction. Additionally, the Phoenicians traded in valuable metals, such as silver, gold, and tin.
Sailors.
Phoenicians
The Phoenicians
They lived by trading. Since most of the then known civilization was established around the Mediterranean Sea, trading meant sailing to collect and deliver goods.
The Phoenicians
their alphabet
The Phoenicians set up small trading posts known as emporia in villages along their trade routes. These emporia served as centers for trade and exchange of goods between the Phoenicians and local communities.
The Phoenicians built both warships and trading ships. Warships, known as triremes, were large and equipped with oars and a battering ram, designed for combat. Trading ships, called galleys, were smaller and were used for transporting goods and conducting trade across the Mediterranean.
Phoenicians
Dyes, timber, an alphabet, war, trade.