What did their writing look like? A statue inscribed with Phoenician words. Jewelry was also part of Phoenician fashion. The women wore their hair in intricately pinned to their head. They wore sandals, and loose tunic-type clothing. The kings wore a lot of purple items because they wanted to show their high authority. The purple dye they used was made from sea snails and expensive. The Phoenicians wore many things that were purple. Their diet included olives, olive oil, wine, lamb, goat, cheese, garlic, honey, dried fish, soup, bread, watermelon, grapes, blueberries, and a lot more! What do you think they ate? A huge variety of food from various cultures? Or maybe.

What did they eat/drink? īecause the Phoenicians traded all over the Mediterranean world, they ate very well. The buildings are similar to other middle eastern buildings - large-scale complexes, which often were lavishly decorated Because their goods were so prized by their trading partners, the states enjoyed good relations for many centuries. It is believed that glass was invented at Sidon, and the Phoenicians were known for their metalwork and faience (tin-glazed pottery). They were known as skilled shipbuilders, and their innovative boat design allowed them to trade all over the Mediterranean. The name Phoenicians means 'purple people' because of the purple dye and purple cloth which only they could provide, an expensive dye they made from sea snails. They became the most skillful ship-builders and navigators of their time. Their territory was so small that the Phoenicians were forced to turn to the sea for a living. The area now comprises Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel. Phoenicia was a narrow strip of the Syrian coast, about 160 miles (260 kilometers) long and 20.2 miles (32.50875 kilometers) wide.

What country did they live in? A Map of Phoenicia with major cities marked

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