Canaanite culture

Canaanite culture, thriving around 3000 to 1200 BCE in the ancient Near East, encompassed a diverse range of city-states located in modern-day Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. Canaanites were known for their agricultural practices, trade, and craftsmanship in pottery and textiles. They developed a polytheistic religion, worshipping gods like Baal and Asherah, with rituals often centered around fertility and agriculture. Their writing system influenced the Phoenician alphabet, a precursor to modern scripts. Canaanites engaged in extensive trade, connecting different cultures, and their rich mythology and arts reflected a vibrant society that shaped the cultural landscape of the region.