They had a fleet of armed vessels to conduct the trade, and established trading depots in the areas of interest.
Profitable trade.
Trade.
As an easier means of exchange than trade goods.
To use in daily life, and for trade.
The Alphabet
They were the first to develop alphabet-based writing, much simpler than the writing systems developed so far.
With an expanding population, they had to gain more resources - by conquest or trade. They chose trade.
Profit.
Trade.
Trade.
The Phoenicians invented an alphabetic writing system that greatly simplified record keeping. This system used a set of symbols to represent individual sounds, making it more efficient than the complex cuneiform or hieroglyphic systems. Their alphabet enabled easier transcription of trade transactions, laws, and communication, which facilitated commerce and administration across their trade networks. This innovation laid the groundwork for many modern alphabets used today.
The Phoenicians were a people who became prosperous through international trade.