I believe it was the Phoenician people .
Phoecian People
Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, Carthage.
The three main trading centers were the cities of Tyre, Sidon, and Carthage, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.
Anciet cities functiones as centres of religion (such as Ancient Thebes or Jerusalem), political power (such as Rome or Ninevah) trade and finance ( such as Babylon, Tyre or Sidon) or where places of learning were located (Athens). They were usely heavily fortified so people could shelter there in times of war. As you can see ancient cities had functions that cities still have today
Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
Tyre and Sidon/
Tyre, Sidon, Carthage.
Tyre, Sidon.
Tyre and Sidon were ancient Phoenician cities located on the Mediterranean coast, in what is now Lebanon. In the New Testament, they were known for their wealth and thriving trade. Jesus visited these cities during his ministry and performed miracles there.
Tyre, Sidon, Carthage, Byblos.