So saw the Phoenician sailors, like a mountain emerging from the water, the closer they got. They concluded from that; the earth is round.
Approximately 800 kilometers north-east of Egypt and approx 800 Kilometers northwest of Mesopotamia lies the Syrian coast on the Mediterranean Sea. here, in the ancient land of Phenicia, lived more than 3500 years a seafaring people. Phoenician sailors sailed the Mediterranean from the ports of Tire and Sidon. Around 30 years ago 3000 Years their ships had driven through the western part of the Mediterranean and undoubtedly sailed past Gibraltar north to England and southwards the African coast. Although their little ships were very sturdy, they always stayed near the coast, to stay close to known landmarks. Over time, they ventured out onto the open sea—but first, after acquiring the basic knowledge for navigation.