Inscription in Phoenician

Inscription in Phoenician refers to carved or engraved writing on materials like stone, metal, or pottery used for communication, record-keeping, or decoration. The Phoenicians, an ancient Semitic civilization from the eastern Mediterranean, developed one of the earliest alphabetic scripts around 1050 BCE. Their inscriptions often include inscriptions on tombs, stelae, or artifacts, serving purposes such as commemorations, religious dedications, or trade markings. These inscriptions provide valuable insights into Phoenician language, culture, and history, and they are among the earliest examples of alphabetic writing that influenced later scripts, including Greek and Latin.