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By 800 BC, their influence spread from the Levant to the Iberian Peninsula, North Africa, and even the mainland of Italy.<\/p>\n<p>Notable instances of Phoenician expansion include their establishment of powerful colonies like Carthage in present-day Tunisia around the 9th century BC. This colony subsequently became a key hub for their trading networks and helped the spread of their cultural and social practices.<\/p>\n<p>Other significant Phoenician colonies include Malaga and Cadiz in Spain, and Palermo in Sicily. The founding of these colonies is a testament to their outstanding seafaring skills. The Phoenicians designed vessels for different purposes, used the stars for navigation, and devised the earliest known alphabet, thereby revolutionizing communication.<\/p>\n<p>Their expansion also brought significant cultural fusion, impacting everything from language to architecture across the Mediterranean region. 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