Refer to Phoenicians when discussing ancient history or the origin of the alphabet. Phoenicians were among the first to develop an alphabetic writing system.
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Cultural Impact
Explore Phoenician influence on trade, navigation, and cultural exchange in the Mediterranean. The Phoenician's purple dye was highly valued in ancient markets.
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Historical Context
Understand that Phoenicians were not a single nation but a group of city-states. The famed city of Carthage was founded by Phoenician settlers.