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In 334 BCE Alexander the great conquered Baalbek and marched on to subdue the cities of Byblos and Sidon in 332 BCE. At this point Alexander ordered the siege of Tyre and was so determined to take the city that he built a causeway from the ruins of the old city, debris, and felled trees, from the mainland to the island (which, owing to sediment deposits over the centuries is why Tyre is not an island today), and, after seven months, breached the walls and massacred most of the populace.
The Phoenicians were merchants and colonizers, but they were never warriors. All societies that dont have a strong warrior culture are destined to fall.
The Phoenician culture was absorbed by the Greek and Roman Empires.
It was absorbed into the Persian Empire in the 6th Century BCE.
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Who are the afro-phoenicians?
The answer is of course the afro-Phoenicians were the Carthaginians, who were Phoenicians who established their city and trading empire in north Africa (in today's Tunisia).
Which ancient civilization originated in present day Lebanon?
The Phoenicians were the ancient people who originated in Lebanon. It was the Phoenicians who founded the city of Carthage and the Carthaginian empire.
What influence the Phoenicians of Mesopotamia had on classical Greece?
The Phoenicians were from the Levant, not Mesopotamia. They passed on their alphabet.
Why is Phoenicians important?
Phoenicians is important because they are the people of greece. They were the people who lived in greece the inhabitants.
What were the Phoenicians social classes?
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How old were the Phoenicians?
The Phoenicians are About 100 to 0BC
Which civilization was famous for it's expert sailors?
The Greeks, the British, the French, the Americans, the Chinese, The Phoenicians.
Who are the afro-phoenicians?
The answer is of course the afro-Phoenicians were the Carthaginians, who were Phoenicians who established their city and trading empire in north Africa (in today's Tunisia).
Were the Phoenicians Islamic?
Islam was invented nearly a millennium after the demise of the Phoenicians.
Did the Phoenicians have numbers?
yes, apparently the Phoenicians had numbers and this is a stupid website.
Who is Phoenicians who invented the greek language?
The Phoenicians did not invent the Greek language.
How did the Phoenicians all die?
The Phoenicians did not die out although many died due to the Byzantine empire that came and killed many of them. Phoenicians never left Lebanon they stayed in the Mountains and are still Phoenicians in modern day.
Home of the Phoenicians in northern America?
The Phoenicians never reached north America.
Where and When did the Phoenicians originate?
The Phoenicians lived in the northern part of Canaan. This was about 1830 B.C.
How did the Phoenicians influence the Persians?
The Persians absorbed the Phoenicians into their empire, and used their resources.
What did the Phoenicians to shipping technology?
The Phoenicians contributed their language to the vast trading network.
How did the beliefs of the Hebrews differ from the Phoenicians?
Belief in One God. The Phoenicians were idolaters.
