The ancient civilization of the Phoenicians is recognized for creating exquisite glasswork and mosaics. Flourishing between 1500 and 300 BC in present-day Lebanon and parts of Syria and Israel, the Phoenicians were skilled artisans who developed advanced glassmaking techniques, producing decorative glass items that were highly valued in trade. Their expertise in mosaic art, characterized by intricate designs made from small pieces of colored glass and stone, decorated public buildings and homes. The Phoenicians' contributions to art and craftsmanship had a lasting influence on neighboring cultures and the wider ancient world.