Phoenicians’ Route

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The Phoenicians’ Route refers to the connection of the major nautical routes used by the Phoenicians, since the 12^th century BC, as essential routes for trade and cultural communication in the Mediterranean.

Through these routes, the Phoenicians – genial sailors and merchants – and other great Mediterranean civilizations contributed to the creation of a “koiné”, a Mediterranean cultural community, producing an intense exchange of manufactured articles, people and ideas.

Council of Europe values

The Phoenicians’ Route aims to foster Mediterranean intercultural dialogue, sharing the values of the Council of Europe, especially human rights and democracy. Established in many non-European countries, including several places of conflict, the routes help to promote freedom of expression, equality, freedom of conscience and religion, and the protection of minorities. This network is a way to work together for the development of peace and mutual respect in the Mediterranean.

Phoenicians’ Route is certified Cultural Route of the Council of Europe since 2003.

This Cultural Route passes through all the Mediterranean countries including many North African and Middle East countries, thus strengthening historical bonds. These connections are represented by a relevant heritage, originating from ancient Mediterranean civilisations, present in numerous archaeological, ethnic, anthropological, cultural and naturalistic sites throughout the countries of the Mediterranean, and also a significant Mediterranean intangible heritage.

The Mediterranean cities were the stopping places of a journey along the Phoenicians’ Route, through which people exchanged artefacts, knowledge and experience. In this respect, the Phoenician’s Routes travel experience is intended to show the traveller our common routes, linking the countries of three continents and over 100 towns, originating from ancient Mediterranean civilisations.

Official website: fenici.net

Phoenicians’ Route

The Phoenicians’ Route refers to the connection of the major nautical routes used by the Phoenicians, since the 12th century BC, as essential routes for trade and cultural communication in the Mediterranean.

Council of Europe values

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The Phoenicians’ Route refers to the connection of the major nautical routes used by the Phoenicians, since the 12^th century BC, as essential routes for trade and cultural communication in the Mediterranean.