agriculture and food

 Phoenician diet consisted mainly of, cereals such as barley and wheat pees,  lentils andvchickpeas, broad beans, Vegetables, fruit (onions, garlic, lettuce, cucumber, apples and pomegranates) and dairy products such as milk and cheese. Grain was also grounded into flour using a quern. Flour which could then be baked into bread in ovens. Grain used to create beer also. The Phoenicians had the reputation for being great wine producers. It is said that wine was nurtured by the God El. Phoenicians grew significant quantities of olives and produced oil. Honey had multiple usage including the sweetening of the food and a votive offering in the temple. Barley had trading value like gold or silver. The Phoenicians became experts in irrigation.