Phoenicia Phoenicia was an ancient civilization made up of independent city-states on the Mediterranean coast.   Phoenicia was located north of Canaan The Phoenicians were known for their mighty ships and becoming wealthy from trading

The Growth of Trade Phoenicians were masters of the sea Used the sun and stars to navigate through the seas Went places no one else dared to go Valued making agreements Signed peace treaties Free shipments of goods in exchange for independence

The Cities of Phoenicia Phoenicia never became united City-states had the same: Language Religion Only people from other places called them Phoenicians

The Cities of Phoenicia City-states were ran by the merchants Phoenicians were famous for their purple dye Extracted from the murex shellfish. Stained the workers’ hands, hence the nickname, the “Purple People.”

Carthage Carthage was a Phoenician colony, or permanent settlement. Carthage became powerful because of its location in the Mediterranean Sea. It was a convenient place to stop for travelers

Gods and Goddesses Priests performed sacrifices of wine, perfume, animals, and humans to please the gods. They embalmed their dead and placed them in hillside cemeteries.

The Alphabet The most important gift Phoenicians brought was the alphabet Phoenicians passed their alphabet to: Europe Greeks Romans The English alphabet is based off the Roman alphabet