Which mediterranean empire began as a phoenician colony?
Score: 4.3/5 (66 votes) The most important Phoenician colony was at Carthage, established in the 9th century BCE. Other important colonies were in Sicily, Corsica, Malta, Sardinia, and Spain (modern Cádiz and Cartagena). Over the next 500 years, Carthage grew rapidly in size and power.Why did Phoeni...