Phoenician is an extinct Canaanite Semitic language that was spoken in ancient times around Tyre and Sidon.
Overview
Influence On Other Languages
Linguistic Features And Syntax
Phoenician Literature And Texts
Cultural Significance Of Phoenician
Geographical Distribution And Dialects
Phoenician Alphabet And Writing System
Relationship With Other Semitic Languages
Historical Context Of The Phoenician Language
Endangerment And Preservation Of Phoenician Heritage
Phoenician Alphabet
Mediterranean Sea
Writing System
Communication
North Africa
Literature
Culture
Aramaic
Plural
People
๐ The Phoenician language was spoken over 3,000 years ago!
๐ Phoenician was mainly used in regions of modern-day Lebanon, Syria, and Israel.
๐ข Phoenicians were known for their trading and sailing skills.
โ๏ธ Although Phoenician is extinct, ancient writings help us learn about it.
๐ The language was used from around 1200 BCE until about 300 CE.
๐ Phoenician is part of the Semitic language family, along with Hebrew and Arabic.
๐ The Phoenician alphabet had only 22 characters, making writing simpler.
๐ Many modern alphabets, like Greek and Latin, were inspired by Phoenician.
๐ Phoenician literature included texts on religion, trade, and poetry.
๐ญ The Phoenician language was an important part of their culture and identity.
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