Minoans Trade in the Mediterranean

Minoans dominated trade in the eastern Mediterranean from about 2000 to 1400 B.C they lived on Crete on a large island on the southern edge of the Aegean Sea.

Archaeologists in the late 19th and early 20th centuries excavated Knossos, the Minoan capital city there they found remains of a thriving city that was very advanced.

Phoenicians Spread Trade and Civilization

The Phoenicians were remarkable shipbuilders and seafarers. They were the first Mediterranean people to venture beyond the Strait of Gibraltar. 

The Phoenicians’ most important city-states in the eastern Mediterranean were Sidon and Tyre, both known for their production of red-purple dye, and Byblos, a trading center for papyrus.

Phoenician trade

Phoenician was in a great spot for trade because it was right a long many routes.

Most Phoenician writing happened on papyrus which was destroyed over time. They had a simplified alphabet.