Inventing an alphabet to replace syllabic writing. This alphabet is the basis for the Greek and Roman alphabets, and ultimately the alphabet we commonly use today.
purlpe ink from rare snails and ceder wood.
A purple dye derived from a sea snail. The colour was adopted by self-important rulers in the west.
Cedar timber, purple dye.
Cedar wood and purple dye.
Cedar timber, purple dye.
Cedar wood
Cedar wood
The purple dye made from shellfish.
Cedar timber and purple dye 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
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').