Events Tagged: "Phoenicians"

Phoenicians establish Gades (Cadiz) - Atlantic base for tin trade with Cornwall and mysterious Cassiterides

Hiram of Tyre allies with David and Solomon - provides cedar, craftsmen, and expertise for Temple construction

Phoenicians found Carthage - Tyre establishes greatest colony in North Africa, future rival to Rome

Phoenicians expand Rio Tinto operations - introduce cupellation for silver extraction, export metals throughout Mediterranean