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1. The were the Ancient inhabitants of Lebanon. The Phoenicians were probably the most commercially astute people of the Ancient World.
2. They developed a purple dye which was a big hit for monarchs around the Mediterranean who needed the colour for their tunics.
3. Carthage in North Africa was a Phoenician colony. It was the same Carthage that battled Rome for supremacy in the Middle East.
4. They had a few kings called Hiram. One of whom helped supply the cedar trees for King Solomon's temple in Jerusalem.
5. Their Main cities were Sidon and Tyre. Both of which still exist in Lebanon today.
6. They developed an early alphabet that influenced the Greeks. Not bad for a people who were more known for their sea trading exploits than anything else.
7. They were not a major power but did set up colonies in Spain, North Africa and Cyprus that enhanced their reach.
What else can I help you with?
What has the author Gerald Strickland written?
Gerald Strickland has written: 'Malta and the Phoenicians' -- subject(s): Phoenicians, History
Who rule the Phoenicians?
For most of their early history the Phoenicians were independent. Then they came under the Seleucid Empire, a Greek state and then the Romans.
Who ruled over the Phoenicians?
For most of their early history the Phoenicians were independent. Then they came under the Seleucid Empire, a Greek state and then the Romans.
Who of the four civilizations Assyrians Phoenicians Persians and Hebrews made the greatest contribution to world history?
The Assyrians and Phoenicians cities and writings and not much compared to the Persian, Hebrew and the Egyptian contributions to history because that history is much longer.
What did the Phoenicians contribute to history?
The Phoenicians contributed to ancient history by giving examples of how any society can benefit itself by using sea transport in trade with faraway nations. Peoples in contact with the Phoenicians could "copy" the versions of their various cargo and naval ships to their own benefit.
Who made the most powerful and faster boats in history?
The Phoenicians made the most powerful and faster boats in history.All the other countries wanted their boats (specially for wars) to be built by the Phoenicians.
What has the author D B Harden written?
D. B. Harden has written: 'The Phoenicians' -- subject(s): Phoenicians 'Roman glass from Karanis' -- subject(s): Glassware, Antiquities, History
Where can you find information about the Phoenician?
National geographic magazine has an online article about Phoenicians and most public libraries contain good collections of history books where one can find information about Phoenicians.
Which modern country is the land once occupied by the ancient Phoenicians?
Lebanon... This is the answer my history book gave me!!
How old were the Phoenicians?
The Phoenicians are About 100 to 0BC
Which civilization was famous for it's expert sailors?
The Greeks, the British, the French, the Americans, the Chinese, The Phoenicians.
What did Phoenicians and the lydians each contribute to the civilization of southwestern Asia?
The Innovations Of The Phoenicians And Lydians Change The Lives Of The People In Southwestern Asia By/Because/Are Their Cultures Never Became Large Empires ,Their Contributions To History Continue To Live On Today .
