Phoenicia was a major sea trading power.
Through sea trade.
The Mediterranean Sea.
Sea trade.
Phoenicia derives from the ancient Greek word phoínios meaning "purple" - the colour of its popular dye made from sea snails.
The Mediterranean Sea.
Phoenician mariners sailed to Mediterranean and southwestern European ports. The Phoenicians were the great merchants of ancient times. They sold rich treasures from many lands. Today merchant ships continue the custom.
The eastern Mediterranean Sea.
The sea, so they became sailors.
It was the main trader around the Mediterranean Sea.
They established war fleets.
Trade around the Mediterranean Sea and with Mesopotamia.