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ØThe Canaanites inhibited what is Introduction known today as Palestine, Lebanon, much of Syria and Jordan. ØThe Canaanites and the Phoenicians were essentially one people, they shared religion, language and civilization, but were not united as one political entity except against external threats from the north and the south.
ØThe Canaanites migrated from the Arabian Peninsula, established inland and coastal cities.
ØThe major inland city were Jericho, Jerusalem, Hazor , Megiddo, Ebla and Beth-shan. Beth-shan
ØCoastal cities included Ugarit, Tyre, Sidon , Byblos and Alshateh
The remains of the Baal temple were discovered in Lachish city in Syria .
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great water system, tunnels digging technology. ØThe water system was a sophisticated
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ØThey were known to use chariot in their war as military other hardware.
They used archer, short daggers, knifes and knifes bent. ØThey manufactured
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conclusion
Canaanites contribution to civilization is remarkable . Øthey managed to deal with the lack of water in their cities through inventing creative water systems. Their living quarters were luxurious and comfortable. ØThey had a sizeable industry and a prosperous trade. ØThey used alphabetical letters to write and built temples. ØTheir textile industries was innovative and employed colorful wool based cloths beyond the typical leather based
ØThe Canaanites were conquered by the Israelites and lost. ØThough their civilization remains as a remarkable testimony to their creativity and innovations.