JOURNAL ARTICLE

WHO WERE THE PHOENICIANS?

  • Published In: All About History, 2023, n. 137. P. 36 1 of 3

  • Database: History Reference Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DAHM, MURRAY 3 of 3

Abstract

The Phoenicians were a skilled seafaring people from the Levant who had a significant influence on trade and culture in the Mediterranean, Spain, and Africa. They developed the alphabet and made advancements in shipbuilding. Their trade networks spanned from North Africa to Britain, and they traded in various goods. The decline of Phoenicia began with Assyrian invasions, and they eventually fell under the rule of different empires. The text also discusses the Greek presence in the Mediterranean, with some Greek groups settling in various parts of the region while others were primarily limited to the Aegean and southern Italy. This information is valuable for those researching the Greek presence in the ancient Mediterranean. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:All About History. 2023/12, Issue 137, p36
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2052-5877
  • Accession Number:173809357
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