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The distinct ethnic groups left their mark through cities, paintings, artifacts and written and oral histories. | The distinct ethnic groups left their mark through cities, paintings, artifacts and written and oral histories. | ||
====The Mermania==== | ====The Mermania==== | ||
Archeological evidence discovered at a number of sites has the Mermania people migrating and settling across the coastal areas of the northern and eastern coasts of modern-day West Phoenicia. | |||
Early records show Mermania settlements consisted of a matriarchal social system. Separated into family bands, led by a female elder. | |||
The Mermania were renowned for their skilled boat making. The skill enabled the clans to focus on fishing. | |||
The clans consumed freshwater and saltwater fish, crab and oysters. The Mermania foraged for seaweed, fruits, nuts and roots to supplement their diets. | |||
[[File:Shell Jewellery .jpg|frame|200px|thumb|left| | |||
Shell Jewellery worn by Clan leaders of the Mermaina]] | |||
Jewellery was produced using pearls and shells. Jewellery was adorned by all members of the tribes and held no monetary or social status. | |||
Due to the close proximity to water, Mermania tribe members were excellent swimmers. | |||
Oral history tells that during the Summer months, clans would come together in times of fellowship; at these events, friendly swimming competitions were held. | |||
[[File:Mermaniapeople.jpg|100px|frame|center|Art depicting original Mermania folk.]] | |||
West Phoenician philosophers and poets have written works about the Mermania tribe descending from Mermaids and Mermen who left the oceans for land when they evolved. | |||
====The Deserti==== | ====The Deserti==== | ||
====The Dweorg==== | ====The Dweorg==== | ||
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Prehistoric History: The Neolithic Era
Archaeologists have theorised through multiple archaeological site excavations, human habitation of the area now known as West Phoenicia sprung up 7000 to 8000 years ago during the Neolithic period.
Five distinct ethnic groups migrated into the region from at least 8000 years ago.
The distinct ethnic groups left their mark through cities, paintings, artifacts and written and oral histories.
The Mermania
Archeological evidence discovered at a number of sites has the Mermania people migrating and settling across the coastal areas of the northern and eastern coasts of modern-day West Phoenicia.
Early records show Mermania settlements consisted of a matriarchal social system. Separated into family bands, led by a female elder.
The Mermania were renowned for their skilled boat making. The skill enabled the clans to focus on fishing.
The clans consumed freshwater and saltwater fish, crab and oysters. The Mermania foraged for seaweed, fruits, nuts and roots to supplement their diets.
Jewellery was produced using pearls and shells. Jewellery was adorned by all members of the tribes and held no monetary or social status.
Due to the close proximity to water, Mermania tribe members were excellent swimmers. Oral history tells that during the Summer months, clans would come together in times of fellowship; at these events, friendly swimming competitions were held.
West Phoenician philosophers and poets have written works about the Mermania tribe descending from Mermaids and Mermen who left the oceans for land when they evolved.