What is the originality of the Phoenician heritage?

The Phoenicians were a very highly developed state at that time. They were significantly superior to other civilizations. So they left behind a great legacy that helped in the development of civilizations that came after them. They invented writing, and also achieved great achievements in long-distance navigation. They also invented glass, colored fabric and a ram, which was of great importance in military affairs. Also, the Phoenicians spread knowledge and experience to the highly developed civilizations of the East, which played a big role in their further development.