They initially traded their own produce of timber, gems, metals, cites and foodstuffs, then expanded into carry trade - shipping commodities between other producers and markets.
Phoenician trade items were varied and included products like precious metals, glassware, textiles, ceramics, and wine. They were known for their skill in producing and trading purple dye from the murex shell, which was highly valued by ancient societies. Phoenician trade items were sought after and traded across the Mediterranean, helping to establish their reputation as skilled merchants.
it is where the Phoenician port and trade center were located
It sustained a growing population too big for their territory, and advanced prosperity of its people.
because the items that people trade can buy them food
Trade.
The Phoenician city-states had limited agricultural land to support a growing population. They had to expand by conquest or trade. They chose trade.
It was spread through trade with foreign people.
Each had its role in building up the Phoenician trading empire.
The Phoenician traders took their alphabet with them and it was adopted and adapted.
The Mediterranean Sea.
they trade silver work ivory carving and slaves
It developed from trading Phoenician goods int carriage trade - that is shipping locally-produced goods between other centres.
True.