HUMA 1770 Lecture 1: huma 1770 essay 1 page 3
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Another civilization that became a dominate power in the mediterranean through globalization was the phoenician civilization, which was founded in canaan around 1500 bce and lastly until 539 bce (rawlinson, phoenicia history of a civilization). It spread around the coast of the mediterranean sea from asia to iberia along the southern shore where many colonies were formed because of the vast natural resources and connection to the mediterranean. Sea that permitted trade with any countries along the coast of the mediterranean sea and atlantic. They were considered one of the greatest traders at the time and much of their wealth was accumulated through trade (rawlinson, The phoenician trade was initially dominated by the tyrian purple dye but also included slaves, lumber and glass (rawlinson, phoenicia history of a civilization). The phoenicians traded with the greeks, egyptians and british among others and thus had a great influence on the culture in the region (the phoenicians).