The Phoenicians
PHOENICIANS
Phoenicians
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The discovery of monsoon patterns was crucial for ancient traders because it allowed them to take advantage of seasonal winds for more efficient maritime trade routes. By understanding when the monsoons would shift, traders could plan their voyages to maximize speed and safety, thus improving their trading networks and profits.
Up to the 5th Century BCE they were. Then competition from the Greeks and then the Romans took over.
Greeks became the greatest traders in the region during the 8th century BCE, particularly as they began establishing colonies across the Mediterranean and Black Sea. The emergence of city-states, such as Athens and Corinth, facilitated trade networks, allowing them to exchange goods like olive oil, wine, and pottery. Their advancements in navigation and shipbuilding further enhanced their maritime trade capabilities, solidifying their dominance as traders in the ancient world. This period marked the rise of Greek influence in commerce, culture, and politics throughout the Mediterranean.
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They were the greatest traders in ancient times. They built good ships, were good sailors and were first to establish colonies along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea.
They were the greatest traders in ancient times. They built good ships, were good sailors and were first to establish colonies along the coasts of the Mediterranean Sea.
Traders.
25. Why were many people in ancient Greece traders or ship builders?
Phoenicians