Which metal was commonly imported by Phoenicians due to scarcity in their homeland?
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Correct answer: Tin ore
Tin was scarce in the eastern Mediterranean but essential for making bronze. Phoenicians imported it from distant regions, including Iberia and possibly Britain.
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