#10: The Birth of the Alphabet

The Phoenicians, master seafarers, and traders gifted the world with an invention that would change communication forever: their alphabet. Originally designed to streamline trade across vast waters, this system of symbols became an early bridge for global exchange.

Simple, efficient, and adaptable, it served as a linguistic lifeline among diverse cultures. Over time, this groundbreaking script inspired the creation of the Greek and Latin alphabets, forming the backbone of modern Western writing systems.