Cedar timber and purple dye from shellfish.
Cedar wood
The purple dye made from shellfish.
The cedar tree, purple and red dyes.
Phoenicia was well known for its abundant supply of cedar trees, which were highly valued for their use in shipbuilding and construction. These cedar forests were one of the region's most valuable resources and were extensively exploited by the Phoenicians for trade and export.
Tyrian purple dye, adopted by royalties in other places.
Civilizations
Phoenicia was well known for its production of purple dye, particularly from the murex snail, which became a highly sought-after luxury item in the ancient world. This vibrant dye was used to color textiles, especially royal garments, and contributed significantly to Phoenicia's wealth and trade reputation. Additionally, Phoenicians were skilled traders and seafarers, known for their extensive trade networks throughout the Mediterranean.
Timber - 'the cedars of Lebanon'.
The fleets of ships which conducted its trading activities.
Trading.
Timber, stone, gems, dyes, metals, foodstuffs, water, animals, the sun and climate.
Tyrian purple dye and cedar timber ('the cedars of Lebanon').