Phoenicia

like in the places they were found. Although any pieces of evidence are valuable, some are more helpful than others to develop a better idea of the past than others. Physical evidence has been found in the Neolithic Era through Globeke Tepe, in Phoenicia through the shipwreck of Uluburun, and in Egypt through temples and mummies. Globeke Tepe is a structure that was built in the Neolithic Era. It is made up of a series of circular structures and is covered in complex carvings and features. It…

water began to gain more popularity with the invention of better boats. One of the most well-known seas that had much trade occur upon it, is the Mediterranean Sea. Being able to access these ports, made it easier for countries, such as, China and Phoenicia, to not only receive resources they needed, but sell their own products to other societies that were in need of it. Therefore, being able to trade along the Mediterranean, was extremely…

rising power always remained fear to Rome though each cases Romans had great victory. Especially, Punic War I, II and III were remarkable wars still memorable in modern days. Rise of Carthaginian Power Around 3000 years from now Inhabitants of Phoenicia (Today’s Lebanon) started dominating trade over the Mediterranean (Carthage, n.d.). They discovered and established several sea ports such as: Lixus, Gadir, Sicily, Utica etc. Thus they were able to establish their base in North Africa, Central…

The depictions date back to age of the Neanderthals. 12,000 BC China the Dropa, the name given to visitors from Sirius, came down from the clouds with their air gliders. 332 BC Phoenicia, Tyre During the siege of the trade capital of Phoenicia by the Greeks a fleet of flying shields is described as plunged from the sky and crashed upon the city walls. 218 BC Rome Glowing lamps were seen in the sky at Praeneste, a shield was observed at Arpi and in the Amiterno…

which gave his father Philip II control over most of Athens ( documentary). This would become one of his many military victories. His victories included the battle of Tyre. After the victory at Issus against the Persian king, Alexander processed to Phoenicia and Syria. All the major cities in the land…

area that Byblos is located in. It was never the dominant religion but it had a strong influence, slowing over taking that region and instilling new beliefs and morals in the people of the area. “The center of the worship of Adonis was Byblos in Phoenicia, whence it spread to Greece and Italy.” Adonis was a Christian…

The Neolithic Revolution was a major turning point in Human history. At this point in time, humans replaced hunting and gathering with the domestication of animals and growing plants. This occurred about 10,000 BC. This change leads to an increase in population. It also caused humans to develop permanent settlements and live in larger groups. Before the change from hunting and gathering to the growing of plants,humans were nomads. They lived in very small groups in order to be able to provide…

“Canaan was the name of a large and prosperous country which corresponds roughly to the present day Lebanon, Syria, Jordon, and Israel and was also known as Phoenicia” (www.ancient.eu). According to the Bible the land was named after a man known as Canaan, the grandson of Noah (Genesis 10). The Canaanites developed the first alphabetic writing system and were known for their ship building and navigating the sea (www.ancient.eu). According to the Bible in the Book of Exodus, Moses led his people…

The voyages of Africa was to get around the continent of Africa, to reach the India the eastern part of Asia in order to get spices, silk, and other fine goods. Stories were told by ancient Egypt and Phoenicia that say the sailed to Africa and made it 2,600 years ago (Scheller, 25). It was to say that Arabs were the only ones really getting things from Asia. There was always two ways to get good to Europe from Asia. Caravan, by foot was a way to get there which involved camels carrying things on…

After the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 B.C., three men, M. Aemilius Lepidus, Mark Antony, and Octavian vied for the support of the Caesarians and the Roman people. After establishing themselves as a Triumvirate, eliminating their opposition by proscription and at the battle of Philippi, their alliance dissipated. Lepidus’ troops deserted to Octavian’s side, leaving the triumvirs Octavian and Antony at odds. Octavian began a propaganda campaign against Antony that ultimately led to his…