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To: SunkenCiv

The Phoenicians were very unique and one of the earliest powerhouse empires that expanded across the known world of the time. And they provided the foundation for the Carthaginian Empire as well as key aspects of Greek, Latin and North African civilization. I’ve always thought they’d be a great subject for a Hollywood movie. But I guess trading empires are boring.


4 posted on 09/28/2026 6:42:39 AM PDT by Opinionated Blowhard (When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard; SunkenCiv

Neither the Phoenicians nor the Carthaginians would have been squat without Lebanese cedar. That plant shaped the ancient world.

Teredo worms wouldn’t eat it.


5 posted on 09/28/2026 6:47:45 AM PDT by Carry_Okie (Stupidity is an acquired trait, requiring many years of careful practice)
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To: Opinionated Blowhard
But I guess trading empires are boring.

THE PHANTOM MENACE was based on trading empires, so yes.

21 posted on 09/28/2026 7:41:50 AM PDT by Rinnwald
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