Tyre, Sidon, Byblos.
YES
Their purpose was to be trading ports around the Mediterranean.
Phoenician boats stopped at various ports along their trade routes in the Mediterranean and beyond. Some notable stops included cities like Tyre, Sidon, Byblos, and Carthage. However, Phoenician sailors were known for their extensive voyages and exploration, so their boats likely stopped at many different locations throughout their trading and maritime activities.
Kition (Cyprus) Olbia (Sardinia) Lilybaeaum (Sicily) Maleth (Malta) Calpe (Gibraltar)
It was a trading empire.
Across the Mediterranean
Each had its role in building up the Phoenician trading empire.
of trading
It was a trading empire.
Farming, seafaring and trading.
A means of trading to replace barter.
Trading, farming and fishing.