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They invented an alphabet which, through Greek and Latin, forms the basis of today's alphabets.

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How are phoenichans linked to litercy?

Phoenicians are linked to literacy through their development of one of the earliest alphabets, which significantly influenced written communication. Their alphabet was phonetic, meaning it represented sounds rather than whole words or syllables, making it easier to learn and use. This innovation laid the groundwork for the alphabets used in many modern languages, facilitating literacy and the spread of knowledge across cultures. The widespread adoption of their writing system helped promote trade, administration, and cultural exchange in the ancient world.


Who made the alphabet and why?

The Phoenicians developed the first alphabet because life had become too complex for memorizing information, and the older writing systems involved thousands of characters, which reduced literacy.


How old were the Phoenicians?

The Phoenicians are About 100 to 0BC


Which culture is best known for the development of the alphabet?

The Phoenicians are best known for the development of the alphabet, which later influenced various writing systems, including Greek and Latin scripts. Their alphabet was a significant advancement in communication and literacy.


Which civilization was famous for it's expert sailors?

The Greeks, the British, the French, the Americans, the Chinese, The Phoenicians.


Who are the afro-phoenicians?

The answer is of course the afro-Phoenicians were the Carthaginians, who were Phoenicians who established their city and trading empire in north Africa (in today's Tunisia).


Did the Phoenicians have numbers?

yes, apparently the Phoenicians had numbers and this is a stupid website.


Were the Phoenicians Islamic?

Islam was invented nearly a millennium after the demise of the Phoenicians.


Who is Phoenicians who invented the greek language?

The Phoenicians did not invent the Greek language.


How did the Phoenicians all die?

The Phoenicians did not die out although many died due to the Byzantine empire that came and killed many of them. Phoenicians never left Lebanon they stayed in the Mountains and are still Phoenicians in modern day.


Where and When did the Phoenicians originate?

The Phoenicians lived in the northern part of Canaan. This was about 1830 B.C.


How did the Phoenicians influence the Persians?

The Persians absorbed the Phoenicians into their empire, and used their resources.