HISTORY
HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST
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Praying to the gods
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Hiring soldiers
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Using the sea to travel and trade
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Constructing strong walls to protect themselves
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Detailed explanation-1: -Their success was due to their ships. They were known for their speed and their ability to maneuver harsh seas. In fact, the ancient Egyptians called boats that could travel in the deep seas “Byblos boats, ‘’ after the Phoenician city-state. Phoenician boats had room for many rowers and were built to sail long distances.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sailing And Trading They traveled widely and established colonies wherever they went. The major Phoenician trade routes were by sea to the Greek islands, across southern Europe, down the Atlantic coast of Africa, and up to ancient Britain.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Phoenicians did not have the compass or any other navigational instrument, and so they relied on natural features on coastlines, the stars, and dead-reckoning to guide their way and reach their destination.