Definition
The Phoenicians were an ancient civilization that thrived along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea, roughly corresponding to modern-day Lebanon. They were renowned seafarers, traders, and merchants, establishing trade routes across the Mediterranean. Phoenician society was organized into city-states, each with its own king and government. They are credited with developing an alphabet that influenced the Greek and later Roman alphabets. Think of them as the OG international traders and cultural influencers of the ancient world. 🚢 Their legacy lives on in language and maritime history.