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Greek and Roman Copycats
By Colleen Messina |
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1 The ancient Greeks created lively sculptures, graceful architecture, and a unique system of government that inspired our own. The great Greeks were also conquerors... and copycats. Alexander the Great conquered and destroyed the Phoenician city of Tyre, but he preserved one important Phoenician invention. Perhaps the Greeks soldiers asked the conquered Phoenician merchants, "Got letters?" When the Greeks saw the incredible Phoenician writing system, they took it home. Copying is not always a good idea, but in this case, the Greeks made a smart move because they acquired the best alphabet in the ancient world.