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Phoenician

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